What are the prevention and control measures for catheter-related urinary tract infections?

Urinary tract infection prevention and control measures include regular replacement, regular disinfection, regular flushing, etc.

1. Regular replacement of

patients if long-term indwelling catheter, medical staff should replace the drainage bag every week, every two to four weeks to replace the catheter.

2. Regular disinfection

Patients should also regularly use iodophor to disinfect the local area, and clean up secretions around the urethra, usually once or twice a day can be maintained.

3. Regular flushing

Doctors can also regularly give patients bladder irrigation, help reduce the incidence of urinary tract infection.