Annales françaises d'anesthèsie et de rèanimation
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Ann Fr Anesth Reanim · Jan 2000
Meta Analysis[Catheter-related nosocomial urinary infections in intensive care: physiopathology, epidemiology and prevention].
Nosocomial urinary tract infections associated with bladders catheters are common and poorly understood. Data on the prevention of urinary tract infections are numerous and heterogenous. This update article aimed at analysing mechanisms, epidemiology and prevention of these infections. ⋯ Catheter-associated urinary tract infections reflect the general hygiene policy, starting with nurse practice patterns at catheter insertion, and ending with antibio-therapy prescriptions by medical staff.