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Zimmer Biomet implants with Bactiguard’s coating technology – a powerful combination to prevent medical device related infections

Every year at least 11 million deaths globally are caused by sepsis, which always starts with an infection. Sepsis is the number...

Preventing infections – the best way to reduce the risk of sepsis

Every year at least 11 million deaths globally are caused by sepsis, which always starts with an infection. Sepsis is the number...

Study on Fungicidal effectiveness of Hydrocyn aqua published in WOUNDS

Every year at least 11 million deaths globally are caused by sepsis, which always starts with an infection. Sepsis is the number...

Technologies to prevent infections in clinical practice

Healthcare-associated infections affect 1 in 10 patients globally each year. In this symposium, leading experts in infection prevention and control present and...

Global challenge of hospital acquired infection and anti microbial resistance

Global Challenge of Hospital Acquired Infection and Anti Microbial Resistance Dr Stefan Grass M.D PhD. (Karolinska Institute) Chief Medical Officer & Deputy...

Definitions

Asymptomatic bacteria (ASB) Asymptomatic bacteriuria means that bacteria can be found in the urine, but there are no signs and symptoms of...

Common complications

Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) The natural process of protecting the urinary tract against bacteria (urethral immune defense, regular emptying of bladder)...

Patient care (catheter care)

Inform the patient and relatives about simple tips that can prevent complications: for example hygiene, fluid intake and checking that the catheter...

Documentation

When treating patients with indwelling catheter it is important to keep good documentation in the medical record, whether you have a digital...

How to catheterize?

It is imperative that the health care professional has a good understanding of aseptic catheterization procedure principles as this will help to...

Which catheter to choose

Catheter material The function of the core material is to create a hose with a cavity that can drain the urine. Indwelling...

Catheter treatment types

Indwelling catheters can be used in two different ways, either through the urethra or by suprapubic catheterization. Alternatively intermittent catheterization can be...