Catheter Care and Urinary Tract Infections
Date: Instructor:
Description: This inservice gives information on caring for residents with urinary catheters and preventing urinary tract infections.
Objectives:
On completion of this inservice, participants will be able to:
Describe catheter and perineal care
Explain why the elderly are more prone to urinary tract infections
List several signs and symptoms of a urinary tract infection
List several interventions to prevent urinary tract infections
Outline:
Urinary Catheters
Catheter and perineal care
Components of a urinary catheter
Catheter tubing and bag
Emptying the catheter bag
Monitoring the catheter for problems
Urinary Tract Infections
Occurrence in elderly
Signs and symptoms
Interventions to prevent
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