Risk Factors and Outcomes of Catheter‐Associated Urinary Tract Infections in the Intensive Care Unit of a Tertiary University Hospital: A Prospective Study

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Prospective study addresses CAUTI incidence and risk factors in ICU patients, indicating need for preventive measures.

The incidence of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) in ICU patients is notably high, impacting patient outcomes.
Key risk factors for CAUTI include the duration of urinary catheterisation, diabetes mellitus, and post-surgery conditions.
Data were collected from a prospective study involving 140 adult patients with indwelling urinary catheters in the ICU.
Effective management strategies are essential to mitigate the risk of CAUTI in high-risk ICU populations.

Mahran et al. (2025) studied this question.

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