Search for dissertations about: "catheter-associated urinary tract infection"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words catheter-associated urinary tract infection.

2. 1. Postoperative infections and bladder distension following hip fracture surgery Findings from implementing patient safety innovations

   Author : Maria Frödin; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Infection prevention; Patient safety; Implementation science; Organizational culture; Hip fracture; Bladder distension; Urinary catheters associated urinary tract infection;

   Abstract : Adverse events such as hospital-acquired infections and bladder distension are largely preventable if evidence-based recommendations are adhered to. The overall aim of this thesis was to promote healthcare workers’, involved in the care of patients with hip fracture, ownership of postoperative infections, especially urinary catheter associated urinary tract infections (UC-UTIs), and bladder distension prevention. READ MORE

4. 2. Antibacterial effects of nitrite in urine

   Author : Stefan Carlsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Nitrite; nitrate; nitric oxide; urinary tract infection; catheter-associated urinary tract infection; antimicrobial; Escherichia coli.;

   Abstract : Urinary tract infections (UTI`s) are among the most common conditions causing individuals to seek medical care. In addition, catheter-associated infections account for most of the hospital-acquired UTI´s and is also a major source of resistant nosocomial pathogens. READ MORE