Method for decreasing catheter-associated bacteriuria

Details Method for decreasing catheter-associated bacteriuria Method for decreasing catheter-associated bacteriuria

2005-02-22

2005-02-22

Bogart, Michael G. (Department: 3761)

Surgery

Means for introducing or removing material from body for...

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

C604S544000, C604S327000

Reexamination Certificate

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06858021

ABSTRACT:
A method for reducing the incidence of urinary tract infection in a patient having an indwelling catheter, through the use of a weak acidic solution to treat the catheter drainage bag used by the patient. More particularly, the method decreases catheter-associated bacteriuria in a catheterized patient by the steps of instilling a sterile acetic acid solution (e.g., distilled vinegar) into the catheter drainage bag, dispersing the solution in the bag, and then draining the solution from the bag prior to resuming flow of urine from the patient into the bag.

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