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[Bladder catheterization in the hospitalized elderly people].
Miguel Sánchez-Ortiz1, Elisa García-Simón1, Ana Mateo-Abad1
1Servicio de Geriatría, Hospital San José, Teruel, España.
Revista Espanola De Geriatria Y Gerontologia
|December 11, 2020
Summary
In hospitalized elderly patients, 10.20% required urinary catheters, most commonly for acute urinary retention (AUR). Prolonged catheter use increases infection risk, necessitating improved prescribing and early removal strategies.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Background:
- Urinary catheterization is common in elderly patients.
- Factors influencing catheter use in geriatrics require investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- Determine the prevalence of urinary catheterization in a geriatric service.
- Analyze factors associated with urinary catheter use in hospitalized elderly individuals.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive, retrospective study conducted from January to December 2019.
- Included all patients admitted to a geriatric service requiring bladder catheterization.
- Collected sociodemographic and clinical data.
Main Results:
- 10.20% of geriatric admissions required urinary catheters.
- The primary indication was acute urinary retention (67.7%).
- Median catheter duration was 7.5 days; 22.3% required home use post-discharge.
Conclusions:
- High prevalence of urinary catheterization in elderly inpatients, often for acute urinary retention.
- Prolonged catheter use elevates the risk of nosocomial infections.
- Need for improved prescribing practices and timely catheter removal.
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