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CAUTI cause discomfort to the patient, prolonged hospital stay, and increased cost and mortality4. It has been estimated that each year, more than 13,000 deaths are associated with UTIs.5. Prevention of CAUTI is discussed in the CDC/HICPAC document, Guideline for Prevention of Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infection.6 ................
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