Research on a Monitoring System for Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection Warning
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Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI), biomarker monitoring, asymptomatic bacteriuria, inflammationAbstract
Catheter associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) is one of the most common hospital acquired infections in hospitalized patients, and a large number of patients face prolonged hospitalization or even life-threatening every year. The current clinical monitoring methods mainly include urine test paper detection, spectral analysis, inflammatory markers detection and so on. Each monitoring method has its obvious advantages and limitations. This paper systematically reviews the biological logic of urinary tract infection, and proposes a conceptual framework of CAUTI monitoring system that integrates the detection of bacterial biomarkers and host inflammatory biomarkers. This study can provide support for the early warning of clinical urinary tract infection, help medical staff to make reasonable judgment based on the patient’s symptoms, medical history and catheter indwelling time, select the appropriate antibiotics, and improve the efficiency of catheter care.
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