Comparison of Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infection Rates by Perineal Care Agents in Intensive Care Units

Comparison of Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infection Rates by Perineal Care Agents in Intensive Care Units

This study compared the catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) rates resulting from the use of four perineal care agents (soap-and-water, skin cleansing foam, 10% povidone-iodine, and normal saline) among patients in intensive care units (ICUs). Methods: This four-group experimental stu...

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Main Authors: Ihnsook Jeong, PhD, RN, Soonmi Park, MSN, RN, Jae Sim Jeong, PhD, RN, Duck Sun Kim, PhD, RN, Young Sun Choi, RN, Young Soon Lee, RN, Young Mi Park, RN
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2010-09-01
Series:Asian Nursing Research
Subjects:
detergents
perineum
urinary catheterization
urinary tract infections
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S197613171060014X

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