7) Removing catheters as early as possible |
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8) Effective use of Amikacin Sulfate bladder wash as prophylaxis before catheter removal |
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9) Hand washing should be done immediately before and after any manipulation of the catheter site or apparatus |
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10) As small a catheter as possible should be used to minimize urethral trauma |
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11) It should be inserted only when necessary and removed as soon as possible |
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12) Use of other methods of urinary drainage such as condom catheter drainage, suprapubic or intermittent catheterization for selected patients |
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13) Avoid kinking of the catheter to maintain an unobstructed flow of urine |
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14) Irrigation of the bladder with antimicrobial solution/iodine solution at least once daily |
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15) Twice daily meatal care with an antiseptic solution |
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16) Collecting bag should be emptied regularly |
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17) The collecting bag should be kept below the level of the bladder |
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18) Regular bacteriological monitoring of catheterized patients |
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19) The catheter should be inserted only by personnel proficient in the technique of aseptic insertion |
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20) Isolation of patients known to have UTI from other non-infected patients |
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21) Regular educational training regarding basic urinary catheter care |
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22) Routinely using antimicrobial coated catheters |
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