ID:IOTS - Infectious Disease Insight Of Two Specialists 53. Clobbering CAUTI
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Jul 10, 2023 The podcast delves into the challenges of catheter-associated UTIs, emphasizing microbiome knowledge and antibiotic stewardship. It explores risks of catheter use, diagnostic challenges in healthcare, and strategies for prevention. Discussion on silver-coated catheters, urine sample analysis, and managing infections offers insights for healthcare professionals.
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Cow's Milk "CAUTI"
- Callum had tea earlier, and it involved normal cow's milk, which was a 'Cautie'.
- This served as a humorous segue into the podcast's main topic, catheter-associated UTIs.
CAUTI Definition and Diagnosis
- A catheter-associated UTI (CAUTI) occurs when bacteria colonize a urinary catheter and cause infection.
- A positive urine sample from a catheterized patient doesn't confirm a CAUTI, especially with long-term catheterization (28+days).
Bacteriuria and CAUTI
- Remember that about 25% of patients with bacteriuria will develop a CAUTI.
- Bacteria are always present, but infection develops when the balance shifts.