Urinary Catheter

Important: Notes

DO NOT treat catheter – related asymptomatic bacteriuria if the catheter is long-term.

If symptoms suggestive of CA-UTI (e.g. lower abdo pain, fever) obtain sensitivity from culture results prior to treatment. 

Do not routinely change catheters for simple UTIs. Consider catheter change if severe sepsis or infection not resolving on treatment.

 

After considering above advice and treatment felt indicated, refer to appropriate clinical scenario section.