THE PROBLEM
Urine output quantification is crucial in monitoring the kidney health ofcritically ill pediatric patients. Bladder Catheterization is the gold standardfor urine output assessment but comes with important risks…
Infections | Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are among the most common causes of healthcare–associated infections (HAIs).
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Costs | According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
(AHRQ) the average cost for a single CAUTI can be as much as
$13,793 per case.
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Length of Stay | CAUTIs in children has been shown to lead to an
average of 2.4 more hospital-days.
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Penalties | Hospital are penalized and/or have reduced
reimbursement for high CAUTI rates.
THE SOLUTION
Mitigate the risk of CAUTIs before they start…
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Reduce Device Utilization Ratio (DUR)
DUR = # of Catheter Days/# of Patient Days.
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Early Catheter Removal
Operative patients with
normal bladders should
have catheter removed
(ideally within 24
hours).
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Avoid Unnecessary Catheterizations
Don't Use catheters unnecessarily.
THE CDC & CHILDREN'S SPS CAUTI EXPOSURE RISK MITIGATION EFFORTS:*
ZORRO-FLOW SOLUTION: REDUCE CAUTI
RISK WITHOUT COMPROMIZING URINE
OUPUT ASSEESSMENT:
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Reduce DUR by
decreasing the # of
urinary catheter days.
Reduce DUR
Early Catheter Removal
Continue accurate
urine output
assessment (+/- 1ml)
after catheterization.
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Safe Alternative to Catheterization
Uses silicone based materials that are safe and effective even in the smallest patients.