Urinary Catheter Securement and Management

Importance of Proper Catheter Securement

• Reduces patient discomfort and improves mobility, as recommended by the World Journal of Emergency Surgery 1, 2

Catheter Management Best Practices

• Urinary catheter use should be evaluated daily, and the catheter should be removed as early as possible to encourage mobility, speed recovery, reduce length of stay, and decrease CAUTI risk, as recommended by the World Journal of Emergency Surgery 1, 2
• Early removal of catheters decreases CAUTI risk, as supported by the World Journal of Emergency Surgery 1
• For patients requiring long-term catheterization, consider alternatives such as intermittent catheterization when appropriate, as suggested by the BMJ and Clinical Infectious Diseases 3, 4
• For male patients who are appropriate candidates, external condom catheters may be an effective alternative with lower CAUTI risk, as reported by Clinical Infectious Diseases 4