Guideline for Prevention of Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infections, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Some 66% to 86% of urinary tract infections (UTI) follow urinary catheterization. This article outlines recommended procedures and precautions for medical professionals to prevent or lower the incidence of UTI. Knowledge of this will help you as a caregiver monitor the care your loved one is getting so as to help prevent UTI.
