Management of urinary tract infection in geriatric hospital patients
Journal of the Korean Medical Association
;
: 550-554, 2017.
Article
Dans Coréen
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-100436
ABSTRACT
As the elderly population increases, so does the prevalence of urinary tract infections in the elderly population in long-term care facilities and the associated medical costs. Screening tests and treatment for asymptomatic bacteriuria in elderly residents in the community or in long-term care facilities are not recommended. However, febrile urinary tract infections should be treated with proper antibiotics. Patients who have risk factors for urinary tract infections require prompt therapy. Catheter-associated bacteriuria is the most common hospital-acquired infection. The most important risk factor associated with an increased likelihood of developing catheter-associated bacteriuria is the duration of catheterization. Long-term catheter indwelling should be avoided, and it is necessary to reduce unnecessary catheter insertion. Most patients are asymptomatic, and they do not require treatment. Symptomatic catheter-associated infections should be treated. The best strategy for reducing catheter-associated infections involves careful aseptic insertion of the catheter and maintenance of a closed dependent drainage system. Steps must be taken to reduce urinary tract infections and urinary catheter-related infections in light of the increasing elderly population.
Texte intégral:
Disponible
Indice:
WPRIM (Pacifique occidental)
Sujet Principal:
Bactériurie
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Voies urinaires
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Infections urinaires
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Cathétérisme
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Drainage
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Dépistage de masse
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Prévalence
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Facteurs de risque
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Soins de longue durée
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Infections sur cathéters
Type d'étude:
Etude d'étiologie
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Étude de prévalence
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Étude pronostique
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Facteurs de risque
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Étude de dépistage
Limites du sujet:
Adulte très âgé
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Humains
langue:
Coréen
Texte intégral:
Journal of the Korean Medical Association
Année:
2017
Type:
Article
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