Preventing Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) and Incontinent Associated Dermatitis (IAD) in Europe
EU CAUTIon brings together leading European organisations around joint activities to promote CAUTI prevention as a policy priority at EU level.
CAUTI (ECDC 2022-2023 point of prevalence data)
Presence of urinary catheter is one of the highest independent risk for antimicrobial use (adjusted odds ratio ≥2.0)
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Prevalence of urinary catheter use among hospitalized patients in Europe
CAUTI infections in the EU
Euros of incrementsl costs for EU healthcare systems (800-1000 euros cost per CAUTI)
of estimated UTIs per year , 61,9% associated to urinary catheters
deaths in Europe every year (1)
extra length of stay (LOS) days with an average extra cost per infection of €800-€1000 (1)
Prevalence of urinary catheter use among hospitalized patients in Europe
Euros of incrementsl costs for EU healthcare systems (800-1000 euros cost per CAUTI)
Euros of incrementsl costs for EU healthcare systems (800-1000 euros cost per CAUTI)
Euros of incrementsl costs for EU healthcare systems (800-1000 euros cost per CAUTI)
Euros of incrementsl costs for EU healthcare systems (800-1000 euros cost per CAUTI)
CAUTI infections in the EU
IAD
5,6 % to 50,0 % of patients in various healthcare settings
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5,6 % to 50,0 % of patients in various healthcare settings
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26,2 % to 64 % of patients in acute care units
extra days LOS (1)
times more likely to be readmitted (1)
times more likely to have a sacral hospital-acquired pressure injury (1)
times higher total index hospital costs for patients with IAD (1)
Point of prevalence surveys covering CAUTI in Member States in the EU
The Alliance provides a platform to aggregate knowledge and expertise of key stakeholders active in the field of CAUTI, and to advise and guide policymakers. The Alliance calls for greater focus on improving CAUTI and reducing the burden of CAUTI at European level.
Point of prevalence surveys covering CAUTI in Member States in the EU
The Alliance provides a platform to aggregate knowledge and expertise of key stakeholders active in the field of CAUTI, and to advise and guide policymakers. The Alliance calls for greater focus on improving CAUTI and reducing the burden of CAUTI at European level.
Preventing CAUTI :The role of female external urinary catheter (FEUC)
Fortunately, CAUTIs are highly preventable with the right strategies. The primary risk factor for CAUTI is prolonged catheterization, with the risk of infection increasing by 3-7% each day.Menú[dsm_menu menu_link_text_color="gcid-9ae412ef-a7ae-42a5-ab5b-f691fccab059"...
CAUTI iniciatives in Europe
Fortunately, CAUTIs are highly preventable with the right strategies. The primary risk factor for CAUTI is prolonged catheterization, with the risk of infection increasing by 3-7% each day.Menú[dsm_menu menu_link_text_color="gcid-9ae412ef-a7ae-42a5-ab5b-f691fccab059"...
CAUTI prevalence in Europe
Fortunately, CAUTIs are highly preventable with the right strategies. The primary risk factor for CAUTI is prolonged catheterization, with the risk of infection increasing by 3-7% each day.Menú[dsm_menu menu_link_text_color="gcid-9ae412ef-a7ae-42a5-ab5b-f691fccab059"...