Preventing Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) and Incontinent Associated Dermatitis (IAD) in Europe
EU CAUTIon brings together leading European organisations around joint activities to promote CAUTI & IAD prevention as a policy priority at EU level.
CAUTI
Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIS) ECDC 2022-2023 point of prevalence report1
of estimated UTIs per year, 61,9% associated to urinary catheters 1
%
Prevalence of urinary catheter use among hospitalized patients in Europe 1
CAUTI infections in the EU
deaths in Europe every year 2
extra length of stay (LOS) days with an average extra cost per infection of ā¬800-ā¬1000 3
Euros of incrementsl costs for EU healthcare systems (800-1000 euros cost per CAUTI)
AMR
Presence of urinary catheter is the highest independent risk of antimicrobial use 1
%
of Sepsis cases are driven by Urinary Tract Infection 4
%
of hospitals-acquired bacteremias are from a urinary source, with an associated mortality of approx. 10% 5
of estimated UTIs per year, 61,9% associated to urinary catheters 1
%
Prevalence of urinary catheter use among hospitalized patients in Europe 1
CAUTI infections in the EU
deaths in Europe every year 2
extra length of stay (LOS) days with an average extra cost per infection of ā¬800-ā¬1000 3
Euros of incrementsl costs for EU healthcare systems (800-1000 euros cost per CAUTI)
AMR
Presence of urinary catheter is the highest independent risk of antimicrobial use 1
%
of Sepsis cases are driven by Urinary Tract Infection 4
%
of hospitals-acquired bacteremias are from a urinary source, with an associated mortality of approx. 10% 5
IAD
%
5,6 % to 50,0 % of patients in various healthcare settings 6,7,8
%
26,2 % to 64 % of patients in acute care units 9,10
extra days LOS 11
times more likely to be readmitted 1
times more likely to have a sacral hospital-acquired pressure injury 1
times higher total index hospital costs for patients with IAD 1
%
5,6 % to 50,0 % of patients in various healthcare settings 6,7,8
%
26,2 % to 64 % of patients in acute care units 9,10
extra days LOS 11
times more likely to be readmitted 1
times more likely to have a sacral hospital-acquired pressure injury 1
times higher total index hospital costs for patients with IAD 1
Point of prevalence surveys covering CAUTI & IAD in Europe
The Alliance provides a platform to aggregate knowledge and expertise of key stakeholders active in the field of CAUTI & IAD, and to advise and guide policymakers. The Alliance calls for greater focus on improving CAUTI & IAD and reducing the burden of CAUTI & IAD at European level.
Point of prevalence surveys covering CAUTI & IAD in Member States in the EU
The Alliance provides a platform to aggregate knowledge and expertise of key stakeholders active in the field of CAUTI & IAD, and to advise and guide policymakers. The Alliance calls for greater focus on improving CAUTI & IAD and reducing the burden of CAUTI & IAD at European level.
European Study Finds CAUTI Still a Major Challenge in ICUs
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New Expert Consensus Defines Key Risk Factors for Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis (IAD)
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European Study Finds CAUTI Still a Major Challenge in ICUs
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New Expert Consensus Defines Key Risk Factors for Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis (IAD)
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