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Can Silver Alloy Catheters Reduce the Incidence of CAUTIs?
Clauna, Natalie Sparango, Courtney
Clauna, Natalie
Sparango, Courtney
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2015
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Nursing
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http://dx.doi.org/10.34944/dspace/9073
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The purpose of this study is to examine the available evidence to determine whether silver alloy urinary catheters are effective in preventing the incidence of urinary tract infections compared to standard silicon and latex urinary catheters. CAUTIs cost the healthcare industry an estimated $400 million a year in the United States alone. Silver alloy catheters were introduced in the late 20th century as an alternative to silicon/latex catheters to help reduce CAUTIs. Four studies were examined comparing the use of silver alloy catheters to
commonly used silicon and latex catheters in acute care facilities. The results varied among the studies; one study found evidence that
supports their use, two studies found evidence that did not support their use, and one study’s results were mixed, unable to give a
recommendation due to low quality evidence. The results of this review were inconclusive. More research is needed to provide a clear
consensus among available evidence.
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