Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection Surveillance ...

Feb 28, 2018 · discomfort to the patient, prolonged hospital stay, and increased cost and mortality 4 MortalityEstimated - that each year, more than 13,000 deaths are associated with UTIs. 5 For each day an indwelling urinary catheter remains, a patient has a 3%-7% increased risk of acquiring a catheter -associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI). 2-3 2 ................
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