Surgery
Conditions
Keywords
Foley, 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). Improvements in the catheter insertion procedure using the ERASE CAUTI Tray system may help to lower these infection rates.
Interventions
Foley catheter from ERASE CAUTI Kit will be administered as required.
Foley catheter coated with silver
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* At least 18 years of age * Received either silver coated Foley catheter or ERASE CAUTI 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Urinary tract infection rates | 2 days on average or until hospital discharge | Infection rate/1000 catheter days based on days of use. As the number of days a catheter is used varies, the minimum expected time frame on average is 2 days. However, infections will be monitored during catheter use. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter use | 2 days on average or until hospital discharge | The average number of days a catheter is used is typically 2 days. However during the hospital stay, the time a catheter remains varies on medical need. The total daily use of each catheter will be tabulated after removal.. |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Track Infection Costs | Post Infection costs incurred from insertion of catheter to hospital discharge (<30 days) | Costs associated with urinary track Infections during the use of a catheter in the study will calculated from the time infection was identified until hospital discharge. |
Countries
United States