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Although often a necessary intervention, urinary catheters are the leading cause of urinary tract infection (UTI) in hospitalized patients and are associated with significant morbidity, mortality, and cost. Avoidance of prolonged or any bladder catherization is recommended if possible. Pro-active care should be used to maintain optimal mechanical and antimicrobial operations. Numerous trials of oral antibiotics and urinary acidifying agents, antimicrobial bladder washes, antimicrobial drainage bag solutions, and topical disinfectants confirm that bacteriuria and UTI can be suppressed temporarily, but resistant flora eventually appear. Closed drainage systems remain the cornerstone for preventing catheter-associated UTI.
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Michota, F. (2008). Indwelling Urinary Catheters. In: Potts, J.M. (eds) Genitourinary Pain And Inflammation. Current Clinical Urology. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-60327-126-4_26
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