No difference in CAUTI incidence when using antiseptic, non-antiseptic agents for catheter cleaning

A study, published in the Journal of Hospital Infection, examined the effectiveness of cleaning a urinary catheter, before and during use, in avoiding catheter-associated urinary tract infections.

The researchers conducted a systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis of studies focusing on catheter cleaning. In total, they identified 2,665 potential papers, of which 14 studies were eligible for inclusion.

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The study shows that there was no difference in the incidence of CAUTI when comparing antiseptic and non-antiseptic agents.

Additionally, there was no difference in CAUTI incidence when comparing different agents:

•    Povidone-iodine versus routine care
•    Povidone-iodine versus soap and water
•    Chlorhexidine versus water
•    Povidone-iodine versus saline
•    Povidone-iodine versus water
•    Green soap and water versus routine care

However, study authors note that "methodological issues hamper generalizability of this finding."

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