06/08/2026
Are you making these 4 catheter care mistakes? đ¨
Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI) are extremely common, but easily preventable with these rules:
1ď¸âŁ Keep the area clean â but avoid overusing harsh antiseptic creams.
2ď¸âŁ Keep the bag below waist level â never let urine backflow into the bladder.
3ď¸âŁ Donât open the valve frequently â keep the system closed.
4ď¸âŁ Always insist on sterile technique â only let trained medical professionals change it.
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