Interpretation of the APSIC guideline for prevention of catheter associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs)
10.3760/cma.j.cn115682-20231006-01341
- VernacularTitle:《APSIC预防导尿管相关性尿路感染指南》解读
- Author:
Yanhong FAN
1
;
Jiayun LU
;
Hua DAI
;
Xiaoying QIN
;
Yongfang ZHANG
Author Information
1. 上海健康医学院附属周浦医院护理部，上海 201318
- Keywords:
Catheter associated urinary tract infection;
Prevention;
Indwelling catheter;
Infection control;
Guideline interpretation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing
2024;30(19):2521-2525
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Catheter associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) refer to urinary system infections that occur after the insertion of a urinary catheter or within 48 hours after its removal. CAUTI exacerbate patient conditions, prolong hospital stays, increase medical costs and economic burdens on patients, and can be life-threatening in severe cases. The Asia Pacific Society of Infection Control (APSIC) convened a working group of infection prevention and control experts from the Asia-Pacific region to publish the APSIC guideline for prevention of catheter associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) (referred to as the "APSIC Guideline"). This guideline encompasses the prevention and management of CAUTI in patients with indwelling catheters, covering the entire process from catheter insertion, maintenance, to removal, and are characterized by their practicability and directive nature. This article interprets the APSIC Guideline from aspects such as risk factors of CAUTI, diagnosis, development of prevention strategies, monitoring, and implementation of prevention plans, aiming to provide scientific guidance for clinical healthcare professionals in preventing CAUTI.
