UTI 2 Flashcards
Understand why UTI occur and what can be done to prevent them.
1
Q
What are the most common pathogens involved in UTIs?
A
- E. coli - 80% in outpatients, 50% in hospitalized
- Staph saprophyticitis - 5% in outpatients, 0% in hospitalized
- Proteus, Klebsiella, Enterococci - 15% in outpatients, 20% in hospitalized
- Pseudomonas, Serratia, Acinetobacter - 0% in outpatients, 30% in hospitalized
2
Q
What are the major categories of UTIs?
A
uncomplicated and complicated infections
3
Q
What are findings of complicated UTIs and what is the recommended management?
A
- Compromised and Abnormal Urinary Tract – structure, function
- Women who are:
- immunocompromised
- diabetic, severe
- pregnant
- catheterized
- panresistant bacteria
- Manage with imaging, medical therapy, and surgery
