Statistical study of four years of urinary infections (UTI) related to urethral catheter in our intensive care unit (ICU)

UTI is the most common nosocomial infection, accounting for 23 to 30% of all infections acquired during hospitalization, with a prevalence of 2%. Increases hospital stay by an average of 4 days, with a consequent increase in hospital costs. Mortality is low and is particularly associated with secondary bacteremia, which occurs from 0.5 to 4% of these patients. Bladder catheterization (CV) is the most influential factor for developing an UTI. Approximately 75% of UTIs, affect patients that have required catheterization. Through the application of some of medical and sanitary steps,UTI may decrease about 30%, infectious complications of bladder catheterization.