Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common healthcare associated infection (HAI) acquired in hospitals and is estimated to account for approximately 13% of hospital infections in the United States, of which 75% are associated with indwelling urinary catheters. It is estimated that between 12-16% adult inpatients will receive an indwelling urinary catheter during their hospital stay. The rate of catheter-associated UTI (CAUTI) are highest in burn ICUs, followed by inpatient medical wards and neurosurgical ICUs.~The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether active drain line clearance by the Accuryn Monitoring System reduces the incidence of bacteriuria and/or CAUTI in patients requiring catheters for more than 72 hours. This study will also evaluate the efficacy in reducing bacteriuria of the Accuryn silver fabricated silicone catheters.
Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) are the most common nosocomial infections in critically ill patients and are responsible for high morbidity rates, increased hospital stays and associated costs.~The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether active drain line clearance by the Accuryn Monitoring System reduces the incidence of CAUTI in hospitalized patients requiring catheters.