Table 2 Reason for indwelling urinary catheters in patients who developed a nosocomial urinary tract infection by appropriateness (n = 24)
Appropriate (n = 13) | |
|---|---|
Diagnosis | Number |
Congestive Heart Failure | 4 |
Renal failure | 1 |
Intake and output | 2 |
Intensive Care Unit admission | 3 |
Hip fracture | 1 |
Surgical candidate | 1 |
Urology patient (catheter prior to arrival) | 1 |
Inappropriate (n = 11) | |
Urinalysis/cultures | 1 |
Dehydration | 1 |
Fall/syncope | 3 |
Abdominal pain | 1 |
Decreased mental status | 3 |
Short of breath | 1 |
Unable to ambulate | 1 |