Clinical and cost effectiveness of urethral catheterisation: a review

J Perioper Pract. 2010 Jul;20(7):235-40. doi: 10.1177/175045891002000701.

Abstract

Reducing the number of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) in the National Health Service (NHS) has the potential for large cost savings. This review identifies factors which affect the incidence rate of CAUTI, as well as the need for further studies investigating cost-effectiveness, particularly in the areas of silver alloy catheters and education.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Alloys
  • Antibiotic Prophylaxis
  • Catheter-Related Infections / economics*
  • Catheter-Related Infections / prevention & control*
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • Humans
  • Infection Control / economics*
  • Silver Compounds
  • Urinary Catheterization / adverse effects
  • Urinary Catheterization / economics*
  • Urinary Catheterization / instrumentation
  • Urinary Catheterization / methods*

Substances

  • Alloys
  • Silver Compounds