Catheter-
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria were all the hospitalized patients older than 18 years of age who were admitted in urology, intensive care, cardiac care, surgery, and neurology departments who required urinary cat
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria were positive urinary culture at the time of urinary catheterization, prior antibiotic consumption or history of urology operation before or during the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| catheter-related bacteriuria (CRB) After catheter insertion and at the time of catheter removal Sterile urine samples | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| urinary tract infections (UTIs). After catheter insertion and at the time of catheter removal Sterile urine samples | — |
Countries
Iran
Contacts
Department of infection, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences