URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS OUTLINE · Background information · What are the causes of UTI? · Who is at risk? 1. Recurrent Infections 2. Infections in pregnancy · What are the symptoms of UTI? · How is UTI diagnosed? · How is UTI treated? 1. Recurrent Infections in women 2. Infections in pregnancy 3. Complicated Infections · Is there a vaccine to prevent recurrent UTIs? Background Information
URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS Abstract (150 words limit) UTI is one of the most common infection to affect people all around the world and putting a huge lot on the health care system. Because this problem is so common and so significant in routine clinical practice, a high level of diagnostic accuracy is essential. Antibiotics should not be prescribed excessively, particularly in view of the increasing prevalence of antibiotic resistance. Introduction A urinary tract infection also known as UTI
Urinary tract infections (UTI’s) present a significant problem in the older population affecting 8% of women over age 70 and 20% of women over age 80. UTI’s are often misdiagnosed and over-treated both in the hospital setting and long term care facilities. Educating patients is thought to help prevent UTI’s in as much as 20% of acute cases. An older patient coming into the hospital may have many underlying conditions. It is important to ask questions regarding predisposing conditions such as diabetes
make full use of her summer break, Andrea made a checklist of places to visit, including the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Great America, and Monterey Bay Aquarium. Much to her dismay, her plans came to a screeching halt after she developed a urinary tract infection. A month before she left for college, Andrea noticed that something was wrong with her body. All of a sudden, she felt the urge to go to the bathroom frequently. Yet, when she tried to urinate, she experienced a burning sensation even though
Bacterial urinary tract infections represent the most common type of nosocomial infections. Often, the ability of bacteria to both establish and maintain these infections are directly related to biofilm formation on indwelling devices or within the urinary tract itself (30). Enterococci (especially E. faecalis) are one of the main causative agents of urinary tract infection and Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) besides gram-negative pathogens (31, 32). In these infections Biofilm
Background and Significance Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are caused by transmission of bacteria to the urinary tract via the urinary catheter during catheter insertion, via the catheter lumen, or by handling of the catheter drainage bag (Mori, 2014). Urinary tract infections (UTIs) account for about 35% of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) and about 80% of the UTIs are related to the presence of indwelling urinary catheter (IUC). CAUTIs are a significant problem affecting
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection involving any part of the urinary system, which includes the urethra, bladder, ureters, and kidneys. UTIs are the most common type of healthcare-associated infection (HAI). Between 15-25% of hospitalized patients receive urinary catheters during their hospital stay (Drekonja, 2010, p. 31). A urinary catheter is a drainage tube that is inserted into the bladder through the urethra. A catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) occurs when bacteria
A Urinary tract infection (UTI) including the bladder and kidneys, is an infection that encompasses the entire urinary system. The kidneys and bladder filter the blood to make Urine. A urinary catheter is a thin tube placed in the bladder to drain urine. Urine drains through the tube into a bag where the urine collects. When the whole system is compromised, a patient can become very ill. A catheter provides a link between the outside environment and a usually sterile system. Now that the catheter
INTRODUCTION In the human body, there are systems that provide different functions and help the body to operate more efficiently. The urinary system is one in particular designed to help the body remain free of excess that we no longer need. “The urinary tract is the drainage system used for removing wastes and extra water. The urinary tract includes two kidneys, two ureters, a bladder, and a urethra. The kidneys are a pair of “bean-shaped” organs, each about the size of a fist. The kidneys
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is most common bacterial infection in female, occurs after adhesion of bacteria to the mucosal lining of the urinary bladder. There are numerus factors which can cause UTI including unhygienic practices, sexual activities, catheter use etc. and mainly bacteria called E. coli (Escherichia coli). Since inappropriate use of antibiotics can lead to bacterial resistance (Gomella, 2014). This research essay will formulate PICO (Population, Intervention, Comparison and Outcome)