Reason analysis of catheter-related infections in ICU patients and the countermeasures / 中国实用护理杂志

ABSTRACT

[Objective] To explore the reasons of catheter-related infections in ICU critical pa-tients and raise up the countermeasures.[Methods] The clinical data of 46 patients with catheter-related infections were surveyed and analyzed from May 2010 to March 2011 in our hospital.[Results] Elderly patients occupied the majority of ICU patients with catheter-related infections.The main infection sites included the respiratory system,urinary system and gastrointestinal system.Establishment of artificial airway was the main cause of infection,indwelling catheter came next.[Conclusions] ICU patients has a high incidence of catheter-related infections.We should handle the ICU management appropriately,strengthen the control and prevention of factors of catheter-related infections,strictly enforce disinfection and segregation regulation,cut off infection way,enhances the resistance of patients,limit antibiotic use and various invasive operation in order to reduce the incidence of catheter-related infections.