scholarly journals A study of risk factors for catheter associated urinary tract infection

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 334 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leelakrishna P. ◽  
Karthik Rao B.

Background: Catheter associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are the most common causes of UTIs in postoperative cases. Many risk factors are associated with its incidence. The present study was conducted with the aim to determine the related risk factors and to identify the causative agents contributing to the urinary tract infection.Methods: This prospective study was conducted on 210 patients meeting the requirements of inclusion criteria during September 2012 to February 2014. Detailed history of the patients was recorded. Urine culture was done at different time intervals to identify the causative agent suggestive to CAUTI. Univariate analyses of the association of each variable with CAUTI and multivariable logistic regression were done to predict CAUTI outcome.Results: The mean age of study participants was 51.61 years. Among them 141 were males and 69 were female patients. On univariate analysis purpose for urine catheterization, place of catheterization, breach in the closed system of drainage, duration of catheterization, hemoglobin value less than 10, raised renal parameters with serum creatinine more than 1.5 were all significantly associated with development of CAUTI (p value 0.000). Sex of the patient (p value 0.279) and catheter size (p value 0.279) was not found to have a significant correlation with increased risk of CAUTI. On multivariate analysis, age, catheter size, diabetes, duration of catheterization, a breach in the closed system of catheter drainage  and sex were found to be the significant risk factors associated with CAUTI (p<0.05).Conclusion: An understanding of the risk factors in development of CAUTI, significantly helps in reducing the additional burden on the health care system. Measures such as shortening the duration of catheterization, strict control of diabetes and sterile precautions in insertion and maintenance of indwelling catheters can help in prevention CAUTI.

Author(s):  
Mehmet Çağlar Çakıcı ◽  
Özgür Kazan ◽  
Ayberk İplikçi ◽  
Muhammet Çiçek ◽  
Özgür Efiloğlu ◽  
...  

INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study is to determine the frequency and predictive factors of postoperative UTI in patients who underwent URS regarding ureteral stones. METHODS: Data from 425 patients undergoing semi-rigid ureteroscopic lithotripsy between December 2015 and December 2019 at a single center were reviewed to detect factors predicting postoperative urinary tract infections. RESULTS: Of the 425 patients, 35 were infective (8.2%). Proximal ureteral stones were the majority in infective group (48.5%); distal ureteral stones were the majority in non-infective group (42.6%)(p=0.026). Stone number and stone size were also higher in the postoperative infective group (p<0.05). UTI history and preoperative DJS insertion were higher in Group 1 (p <0.001, p = 0.001, respectively). Multivariate regression analyses revealed that history of UTI (OR=5.513, 95% CI; 2.622–11.591, p value <0.001) and presence of residual fragments (OR=4.274, 95% CI; 1.892–9.657, p value <0.001) were independent risk factors for infectious complications after URS. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: Even if URS is considered an innocuous procedure, the probability of postoperative infectious complications is far from negligible. Our results showed that the presence of UTI history and residual fragments were associated with an increased risk of subsequent UTI after URS. These infectious complications also have significant morbidity, mortality and expenditure if not treated timely. Therefore, to avoid this preventable complication, all variables should be reviewed and more careful.


2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Wang ◽  
Chao Bian ◽  
Di Xia ◽  
Jin-Xi He ◽  
Ping Hai ◽  
...  

We aimed to evaluate the role of pretreatment carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) and platelet to lymphocyte ratio (PLR) in predicting brain metastasis after radical surgery for lung adenocarcinoma patients. The records of 103 patients with completely resected lung adenocarcinoma between 2013 and 2014 were reviewed. Clinicopathologic characteristics of these patients were assessed in the Cox proportional hazards regression model. Brain metastasis occurred in 12 patients (11.6%). On univariate analysis, N2 stage (P = 0.013), stage III (P = 0.016), increased CEA level (P = 0.006), and higher PLR value (P = 0.020) before treatment were associated with an increased risk of developing brain metastasis. In multivariate model analysis, CEA above 5.2 ng/mL (P = 0.014) and PLR ≥ 120 (P = 0.036) remained as the risk factors for brain metastasis. The combination of CEA and PLR was superior to CEA or PLR alone in predicting brain metastasis according to the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis (area under ROC curve, AUC 0.872 versus 0.784 versus 0.704). Pretreatment CEA and PLR are independent and significant risk factors for occurrence of brain metastasis in resected lung adenocarcinoma patients. Combining these two factors may improve the predictability of brain metastasis.


2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (suppl_1) ◽  
pp. S345-S345
Author(s):  
Dheeraj Goyal ◽  
Kristin Dascomb ◽  
Peter S Jones ◽  
Bert K Lopansri

Abstract Background Community-acquired extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) producing Enterobacteriaceae infections pose unique treatment challenges. Identifying risk factors associated with ESBL Enterobacteriaceae infections outside of prior colonization is important for empiric management in an era of antimicrobial stewardship. Methods We randomly selected 251 adult inpatients admitted to an Intermountain healthcare facility in Utah with an ESBL Enterobacteriaceae urinary tract infection (UTI) between January 1, 2001 and January 1, 2016. 1:1 matched controls had UTI at admission with Enterobacteriaceae but did not produce ESBL. UTI at admission was defined as urine culture positive for &gt; 100,000 colony forming units per milliliter (cfu/mL) of Enterobacteriaceae and positive symptoms within 7 days prior or 2 days after admission. Repeated UTI was defined as more than 3 episodes of UTI within 12 months preceding index hospitalization. Cases with prior history of ESBL Enterobacteriaceae UTIs or another hospitalization three months preceding the index admission were excluded. Univariate and multiple logistic regression techniques were used to identify the risk factors associated with first episode of ESBL Enterobacteriaceae UTI at the time of hospitalization. Results In univariate analysis, history of repeated UTIs, neurogenic bladder, presence of a urinary catheter at time of admission, and prior exposure to outpatient antibiotics within past one month were found to be significantly associated with ESBL Enterobacteriaceae UTIs. When controlling for age differences, severity of illness and co-morbid conditions, history of repeated UTIs (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) 6.76, 95% confidence interval (CI) 3.60–13.41), presence of a urinary catheter at admission (AOR 2.75, 95% CI 1.25 – 6.24) and prior antibiotic exposure (AOR: 8.50, 95% CI: 3.09 – 30.13) remained significantly associated with development of new ESBL Enterobacteriaceae UTIs. Conclusion Patients in the community with urinary catheters, history of recurrent UTIs, or recent antimicrobial use can develop de novo ESBL Enterobacteriaceae UTIs. Disclosures All authors: No reported disclosures.


2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Michelle Borland

One concern for medical professionals and women experiencing cesarean deliveries is the use of indwelling urinary catheters, which is associated with a delay in first void time, slower ambulation time, increased discomfort, longer hospital stays, and an increased risk for urinary tract infections. The purpose of this project was to determine if a practice change regarding the use of urinary catheters among pregnant women decreases the number of women receiving a catheter prior to having a cesarean section in a small community hospital. The knowledge to action and Rosswurm and Larabee’s models were used to guide this project, which was comprised of 2 phases. Phase 1 included a team of 10 experts that created the needs assessment that would establish hemodynamic stability using a 4-point scale. The items for inclusion in the needs assessment included primary cesarean, repeat cesarean, no urinary tract infection present, no fetal distress present, no systemic disorders present, no hypertensive disorders present, and no contraindications for anesthesia. Phase 2 was the implementation and evaluation of the needs assessment and new practice guidelines. Statistical analysis was performed using the Mann Whitney U test. There was 98% compliance (p < 0.001.) with the use of the assessment in women undergoing a cesarean delivery and a 64% reduction in the length of time an indwelling catheter was left in place. However, there was no significant change in the number of women receiving a catheter prior to cesarean delivery after a needs assessment was performed (p = 0.805). This project has potential implications that would support social change by reducing the use of indwelling catheters among hemodynamically stable women undergoing cesarean deliveries. Key words: Indwelling catheter, Urinary catheter, Foley, Cesarean, C-section


2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 10551-10551
Author(s):  
Taumoha Ghosh ◽  
Yan Chen ◽  
Andrew C Dietz ◽  
Gregory T. Armstrong ◽  
Rebecca M. Howell ◽  
...  

10551 Background: Lung cancer has been reported as a subsequent neoplasm (SN) in childhood cancer survivors. We aimed to assess the prevalence of and risk factors for lung cancer in the CCSS. Methods: Among 25,654 five-year survivors participating in the CCSS, lung cancer was self-reported and then confirmed by pathologic record review. Cancer treatment exposures were evaluated including chemotherapy and chest radiation by field size (none, small, large) and in a dose group (0-10 Gy, 10-30 Gy, 30-40 Gy, and > 40 Gy). Standardized incidence ratios (SIR) were calculated using rates from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results program. Hazard ratios (HR) were estimated for demographic and treatment variables using Cox proportional-hazards models. Results: Forty-two survivors developed subsequent malignant lung cancer (SIR 4.0, 95% CI 2.9-5.4), including 25 carcinomas, 7 mesotheliomas and 10 others. Two additional benign neoplasms were also identified. The cumulative incidence of lung SNs was 0.18% at 30 years (95% CI 0.10-0.25). Median time from primary diagnosis was 28 years (range 11-46); median age at diagnosis was 45 years of age (range 15-65). A multivariable model, including all covariates with a p-value < 0.2 in univariate analysis, showed significant associations between lung cancer and older age at diagnosis (HR 10.5, 95% CI 1.4-76.4, for 15-21 years vs. 0-4 years), as well as with primary diagnoses (relative to leukemia, HR 8.7, 95% CI 1.1-66.0, for Hodgkin lymphoma; HR 20.7, 95% CI 1.3-331.0 for neuroblastoma; and HR 21.4, 95% CI 2.3-202.7, for bone cancer). In a treatment model, maximum chest radiation dose (HR 4.1, 95% CI 1.4-11.7, for 30-40 Gy; and HR 8.1, 95% CI 3.0-22.2, for > 40 Gy, relative to 0-10Gy), but not sex, smoking status, or chemotherapy exposures, was associated with lung cancer. Notably, six survivors who developed lung cancer received no radiation and of these, five had a primary bone cancer. At the end of follow-up, 65.9% of survivors with lung cancer were deceased vs. 14.1% of survivors without lung cancer ( p < 0.001). Conclusions: Survivors of childhood cancer are at increased risk for developing lung cancer associated with exposure to high doses of chest radiotherapy. To our knowledge, this is the first study to describe associations with neuroblastoma and bone cancer. Future studies to understand additional treatment-related risk factors beyond chest radiotherapy dose are needed.


Author(s):  
Bhavana Ashish Kakaria ◽  
Ashish K. ◽  
Raghuwanshi Tushar

Background: Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are the most common nosocomial infection and a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in hospitalized patients. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence and risk factors of urinary tract infection in catheterised patients in a tertiary care hospital.Methods: Total of 200 patients above 16 years in whom an indwelling Foley‘s catheter inserted were taken in the study. A urine specimen was obtained aseptically and culture done on nutrient agar, sheep blood agar and MacConkey agar plates. After incubation of 24 hours, colony count done for organisms showing growth and colony count ≥105 was taken significant.Results: The incidence of CAUTI in the present study was 31%. Higher incidence of CAUTI (56.46%) was found in female sex as compared to males (43.54%). Incidence of CAUTI was found higher in first weeks (54.83%). Incidence among diabetes patients is found more (63.33%). Most common isolate found was E. coli (38.71%) among all uropathogens. Uropathogens isolated from CAUTI are more resistant to antimicrobials.Conclusions: It is must to implement following strategy for reducing the risk of infection due to indwelling catheters: 1. reducing the duration of catheterization 2. Use antibacterial substance coated catheter 3. Strict infection control measures.


Author(s):  
MICAH JOB ◽  
MOBISHA MONACHAN ◽  
RESMI SCARIA ◽  
MERLIN BABU

Objective: Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) is the most common HAI which leads to increased hospital stay and morbidity. The study aimed to compare the incidence rates of CAUTI per 1000 catheter days and their antimicrobial susceptibility pattern between intensive care unit (ICU) and non ICU and to determine predisposing risk factors, indications, and outcomes of CAUTI. Methods: A comparative observational study was conducted in ICU and non ICU for a period of 6 months. The sample size of the study was 120. The data were collected, analyzed in terms of both inferential and descriptive statistics. Results: The incidence rate per thousand catheter days in non ICU was more as compared to ICU. The significant risk factors associated with CAUTI were the duration of catheterization and type 2 diabetes mellitus. The majority of the patients were catheterized for indications such as critically ill and unconsciousness followed by measurement of urine output. The outcomes of CAUTI were increased duration of hospitalization and recovery of patients. All the Gram-positive and Gram-negative isolates from non ICU were sensitive to piperacillin + tazobactam and meropenem. All the isolates from ICU and non ICU were resistant to co-trimoxazole. Conclusion: The urinary catheter is an essential part of modern medical care. Unfortunately, when used inappropriately or when left in place for too long, it is a hazard to the patient. This study helps to prevent indiscriminate and irrational use of antibiotics which contribute to emerging of drug resistance strains.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi Wei ◽  
Chengjun Yu ◽  
Tianxing Zhao ◽  
Tao Lin ◽  
Dawei He ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: The presence of urinary tract infection (UTI) due to Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL)-producing bacteria is reported increased. Aim to study the most frequent uropathogens and the antibiotic susceptibility patterns of them in children and identify whether urodynamic change, underlying neurologic disorders and undernourishment were independent risk factors for ESBL positive UTI which is unclear. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed microbial etiologies and antimicrobial resistance among patients experiencing UTI events in the urology ward of Chongqing Medical University Afflicated Chlidren's Hospital from January 1994 and December 2019. All strains were cultured and identified by the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory. Results: A total of 854 patients with UTI over a 26-years period were evaluated and Escherichia coli was the most common pathogen. During the study period, the proportion of UTI cases attributed to Enterococci increased significantly. Susceptibilities to carbapenems and amikacin decreased significantly, indicating increased antibiotic resistance of pathogens associated with UTI. Interestingly, the susceptibilities to piperacillin/tazobactam have increased. 72.64% were caused by ESBL bacteria and ESBL-producing bacteria increased significantly. ESBL (+) and ESBL (-) UTI were compared and there were no significant differences in the clinical presentation between gender, side of the lesion and urodynamic results. Significant potential risk factors of ESBL-UTI were presence of congenital urological abnormalities, vesicoureteral reflux, neurologic disorder, age <12months, fever and previous use of antibiotics in the last 3 months. On logistic regression analysis, underlying neurologic disorder (OR =8, CI 1.845-34.695) and history of previous antibiotics administration in the last 3 months (OR =4.764, CI 3.114-7.289) were identified as an independent significant risk factor for ESBL- UTI. The nomogram generated was well calibrated for all predictions of ESBL+ probability, and the accuracy of the model nomogram measured by Harrell’s C statistic (C-index) was 0.741. Conclusions: The current situation of multiple bacterial antibiotic resistance has become a worrisome issue in UTI, and urologist should act timely. Our data will greatly assist physicians recognizing the risk factors of ESBL-UTI and optimising antibiotic use.


2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (8) ◽  
pp. 891-899
Author(s):  
Michael L. Rinke ◽  
Suzette O. Oyeku ◽  
Moonseong Heo ◽  
Lisa Saiman ◽  
Philip Zachariah ◽  
...  

AbstractObjective:Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) occur frequently in pediatric inpatients, and they are associated with increased morbidity and cost. Few studies have investigated ambulatory CAUTIs, despite at-risk children utilizing home urinary catheterization. This retrospective cohort and case-control study determined incidence, risk factors, and outcomes of pediatric patients with ambulatory CAUTI.Design:Broad electronic queries identified potential patients with ambulatory urinary catheters, and direct chart review confirmed catheters and adjudicated whether ambulatory CAUTI occurred. CAUTI definitions included clean intermittent catheterization (CIC). Our matched case-control analysis assessed risk factors.Setting:Five urban, academic medical centers, part of the New York City Clinical Data Research Network.Patients:Potential patients were age <22 years who were seen between October 2010 and September 2015.Results:In total, 3,598 eligible patients were identified; 359 of these used ambulatory catheterization (representing186,616 ambulatory catheter days). Of these, 63 patients (18%) experienced 95 ambulatory CAUTIs. The overall ambulatory CAUTI incidence was 0.51 infections per 1,000 catheter days (1.35 for indwelling catheters and 0.47 for CIC; incidence rate ratio, 2.88). Patients with nonprivate medical insurance (odds ratio, 2.5; 95% confidence interval, 1.1–6.3) were significantly more likely to have ambulatory CAUTIs in bivariate models but not multivariable models. Also, 45% of ambulatory CAUTI resulted in hospitalization (median duration, 3 days); 5% resulted in intensive care admission; 47% underwent imaging; and 88% were treated with antibiotics.Conclusions:Pediatric ambulatory CAUTIs occur in 18% of patients with catheters; they are associated with morbidity and healthcare utilization. Ambulatory indwelling catheter CAUTI incidence exceeded national inpatient incidence. Future quality improvement research to reduce these harmful infections is warranted.


Author(s):  
Chen Yanover ◽  
Barak Mizrahi ◽  
Nir Kalkstein ◽  
Karni Marcus ◽  
Pinchas Akiva ◽  
...  

AbstractReliably identifying patients at increased risk for COVID-19 complications could guide clinical decisions, public health policies, and preparedness efforts. The most globally accepted definitions of at-risk patients rely, primarily, on epidemiological characterization of hospitalized COVID-19 patients. However, such characterization overlooks, and fails to correct for, the prevalence of existing conditions in the wider SARS-CoV-2 positive population. Here, we use the complete medical records of 4,353 Israeli SARS-CoV-2 positive individuals, of whom 173 experienced moderate or severe symptoms of COVID-19, to identify the conditions that increase the risk of disease complications, in various age and sex strata. Our analysis suggests that cardiovascular and kidney diseases, obesity, and hypertension are significant risk factors for COVID-19 complications, as previously reported. Interestingly, it also indicates that depression (e.g., odds ratio, OR, for males 65 years or older: 2.94, 95% confidence intervals [1.55, 5.58]; P-value = 0.014) as well cognitive and neurological disorder (e.g., OR for individuals ≥ 65 year old: 2.65 [1.69, 4.17]; P-value < 0.001) are significant risk factors; and that smoking and background of respiratory diseases do not significantly increase the risk of complications. Adjusting existing risk definitions following these observations may improve their accuracy and impact the global pandemic containment efforts.


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