Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI) in the NeuroICU: Identification of Risk Factors and Time-to-CAUTI Using a Case-Control Design.

Stool incontinence, older age, female sex, longer neuroICU LOS and presence of comorbidities such as HTN and diabetes were associated with CAUTI development in the neuro-critically ill population. Average Time-to-CAUTI after catheter placement was 6 days with earlier occurrence if more frequent catheterizations. Colonization of urinary catheters without infection might contribute to CAUTI diagnosis. Prospective research is needed to determine impact of prevention protocols incorporating these factors.