Prevention and control measures of catheter-related urinary tract infection

The prevention and control measures of catheter-related urinary tract infection include strict implementation of aseptic operation, regular disinfection, shortening the catheter retention time, etc.

1. Strict implementation of aseptic operation

In the process of intubation, catheter replacement, etc., aseptic operation specifications should be strictly implemented to reduce the chance of bacterial contamination.

2. Regular disinfection

of catheters and urine collection bags should be regularly disinfected and replaced to reduce the number of bacteria.

3. Shortening the catheter retention time to

minimize the catheter retention time to reduce the chance of infection. When patients can urinate by themselves, the catheter should be removed in time.