Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI) are significant nosocomial or healthcare associated infections with definite morbidity and mortality risk and significant increase in cost of treatment. International guidelines have been published with regard to the diagnosis and management of CAUTI by several agencies including CDC and IDSA. Few Indian studies have evaluated the applicability of these guidelines in the Indian scenario. All patients with indwelling urinary catheters are at risk of developing UTI. The infection is acquired most commonly during the catheterization procedure.
Others occur during the period of catheterization. The source of infection may be the patient’s endogenous flora, hands of the health care worker or contaminated equipment used. Increased risk is noted among women, elderly, immunosuppressed and in prolonged catheterization. Etiological agents are…
