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How To Reduce UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections) Through Proper Catheter Use

How to reduce your risk of getting a urinary tract infection linked to Catheter leg bag use is discussed in the following article. Additionally, it will provide a few catheterization best practices.<br>

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How To Reduce UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections) Through Proper Catheter Use

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  1. How To Reduce UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections) Through Proper Catheter Use How to reduce your risk of getting a urinary tract infection linked to Catheter leg bag use is discussed in the following article. Additionally, it will provide a few catheterization best practices. Both individuals and healthcare professionals should always use a proper methodology to ensure a sterile environment during the insertion leg bag for catheter. This includes practicing proper hand hygiene by keeping your hands as clean and germ-free as you can. Before touching the catheter or the insertion site, always wash your hands. When caring for your catheter, wear sterile medical gloves. Poor hand hygiene practices and using unclean insertion techniques are the two main causes of urinary tract infections. Once your Urine catheter bag has been drained, make sure to wash and sanitize the connector for the bag. By doing this, it will be impossible for cross-contaminants and bacteria to enter the catheter system. It is best to periodically clean and replaces the drainage bag while using a catheter for an extended period. Catheter bags with a hydrophilic coating have advantages, but only for one use. This is so that the catheter can be reused after being manually lubricated. This is because washing the catheter removes the hydrophilic coating. Contrary to uncoated catheters with lubrication, single-use hydrophilic-coated catheters have been shown in clinical studies to significantly lower the incidence of urinary tract infections, urethral trauma

  2. and damage, and withdrawal friction, while also increasing user preference and patient satisfaction. It's crucial to consume enough water. Increased urination as a result of this will hasten recovery by aiding in the removal of bacteria from the urinary tract. Refrain from consuming beverages that irritate the bladder, such as alcohol and caffeine. Drink cranberry juice in addition to drinking more water to help lower the number of bacteria in someone's urine.

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