Risk Factors for Nosocomial Bacteremia Secondary to Urinary Catheter-Associated Bacteriuria: A Systematic Review

Laurie J. Conway, Eileen J. Carter, Elaine L. Larson

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Abstract

A systematic appraisal of evidence suggests that male patients in hospital may be at higher risk for bacteremia following urinary catheter-associated bacteriuria than females. Other risk factors include immunosuppressant medication, red blood cell transfusion, neutropenia, malignancy, and liver disease.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)191-203
Number of pages13
JournalUrologic nursing : official journal of the American Urological Association Allied
Volume35
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 1 2015

Funding

FundersFunder number
National Institute of Nursing ResearchT32 NR013454
National Institute of Nursing ResearchT32NR013454

    ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

    • General Medicine

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