In this module, we will use a case scenario to examine ways to prevent CAUTI when a catheter is already in place. Slide 2. 3. Say: This case scenario involves an ICU patient who has a urinary catheter ...

The urinary system – also known as the renal system – produces, stores and eliminates urine, the fluid waste excreted by the kidneys. Urinary system functions and urinary system diseases are ...

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common infections in humans. UTI is easily treatable using antibiotics if identified in early stage. However, without early identification and ...

This module provides a broad overview of care management in relation to both acute kidney injury (AKI) and chronic kidney disease (CKD). The section on anatomy and physiology of the renal and urinary ...

The urinary system—kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra—is your body’s filtration plant, removing toxins, balancing fluids, and regulating blood pressure. Yet, 1 in 7 adults has kidney ...

Urinary tract infections, or U.T.I.s, are one of the world’s most common infections. Increasingly, they also are resistant to major drug treatments. Here’s what you should know.