Bladder Irrigation with 1% Povidone-Iodine Reduces Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections in ICU Patients
Abstract:
Objective: Urinary tract infections (UTI) are commonly acquired in hospitals, within an estimated prevalence of 1%-10% representing 30%-40% of all nosocomial infections. The most important risk factor for the development of nosocomial UTI, especially in the ICU is the presence of urinary catheter. Catheter related urinary tract infection occurs because urethral catheters inoculate organisms into the bladder and promote colonization by providing surface for bacterial adhesion and causing mucosal irritation. This study was performed to determine the effectiveness of 1% povidone iodine bladder wash in the prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) in ICU patients.