Intensive Care Units, Surgery
Conditions
Keywords
Foley, Catheters, CAUTI, ERASE CAUTI
Brief summary
The Foley catheter is one component in a catheter insertion procedure that could contribute to a catheter associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI). Improvement in the catheter insertion procedures using the ERASE CAUTI Tray system may help to lower these infection rates.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* At least 18 years of age * Received Either silver coated Foley catheter or ERASE CAUTI non-silver coated catheter
Exclusion criteria
* UTI present upon current hospital admission * Burn patients, transplant patients, or immune-compromised patients.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Urinary tract infection rates | 3-9 months based on size of ICU and catheter usage | Infection rate/1000 catheter days. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter use | Catheter days | Number of days catheters used. |
| Infection Costs | Duration of infection | Catheter related charges for infections |