CAUTI – Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infections
Overview and Epidemiology Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI) is defined as a urinary tract infection where an indwelling urinary catheter was in place during the patient’s hospitalization or upon admission, or was inserted within the preceding 48 hours. CAUTIs represent a significant burden on healthcare systems, accounting for approximately 75% of all hospital-acquired UTIs and…