Effectiveness and safety of a simple catheter securement device aimed at preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infection in intensive care unit patients: A randomized controlled trial.

Neus Calpe-Damians Laia Wennberg-CapelladesArminda Ventura-RosadoRemei Gonzalez-EngrobaNuria Enríquez-PérezConcepción Vicario-MartosAnabel Roldos-GalesThais Guri-LópezSonia Rafart-AguadoAngie Ramírez-RamonMireia Llauradó-Serra

Published in: Nursing in critical care (2024)

Indwelling urinary catheter (IUC) securement reduces the risk of urinary tract infection. IUC securement helps prevent meatal pressure injury. IUC securement with in-house devices is safe and effective.

Keyphrases

urinary tract infection
intensive care unit
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ultrasound guided
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
patient reported outcomes
mechanical ventilation