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In 2018, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published antimicrobial guidance on prescribing for catheterassociated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs). CAUTIs are among the most prevalent healthcare-associated infections, posing significant challenges to patient care and healthcare systems worldwide. Managing CAUTIs requires a multifaceted approach encompassing prevention, early detection, and appropriate intervention strategies. This article discusses the processes involved in improving CAUTI rates and presents a critical review of the current evidence in managing CAUTIs effectively.

Dawn Brookes describes the experiences of an 83 year old man who lost the ability to eat and drink and has had to adjust his life accordingly.
Dawn Brookes RGN, RM, BA.(Hons), is a District Nursing Sister, Reading Primary Care Trust. Article accepted for publication May 2001.