CAUTI (Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections)

<H3>CAUTI (Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections)</H3>
<P>All treatment for UTI must follow <A href="http://www.sign.ac.uk/guidelines/fulltext/88/index.html" target=_blank>SIGN 88 - Management of Suspected Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection in Adults</A></P>
<P><A href="./?a=17229" target=_blank>Protocol for Males presenting with Acute Retention of Urine</A></P>
<P><SPAN style="COLOR: #ff0000">Dipstix Testing - Do NOT use Dipstix as the basis of diagnosing UTI</SPAN>.</P> <H4>Catheter Specimens of Urine (CSU)</H4>
<P>Urine samples must be obtained from a sampling port using aseptic technique. </P>
<P>Where a catheter valve is fitted the valve must be changed prior to obtaining a CSU and taken via clean valve.</P> <H5>For complex patients with repeated or high risk of infection, please discuss treatment options with the Microbiologist or Urology Specialist Nurse.</H5>