All catheter-associated urinary tract infections articles
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NewsHospitals that are understaffed for infection prevention and control have higher rates of infection, study says
Inadequate infection prevention and control staffing levels are associated with higher rates of healthcare-associated infections, according to a new study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control. The study, conducted by the APIC Center for Research, Practice & Innovation, summarizes a pilot project to evaluate ...
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NewsResearchers identify factors that heighten risk for catheter-associated urinary tract infections and sepsis
Fibrinolytic deficiencies, or conditions that cause overactivation of the protein fibrin, can increase the risk of developing severe and persistent CAUTIs, a new study finds.