A catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) is an infection of the urinary system. CAUTI is caused by germs that get into the urinary tract when a urinary catheter is used. This is a tube that's placed into the bladder to drain urine.
Your Care at Home: Caring for Your Urinary Catheter
If you are leaving the hospital with a urinary catheter in place, you'll need to learn how to take care of it. This program offers easy instructions on cleaning and caring for your urinary catheter.
Learn how properly cleaning, emptying and maintaining your urinary catheter is essential to preventing infection. Also, learn the signs of infection to be aware of.
