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01-12-2020 | Neurogenic Bladder | NEUROGENIC BLADDER (C POWELL, SECTION EDITOR)

Cranberry Products for the Prevention of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections

Authors: Lunan Ji, Gina M. Badalato, Doreen E. Chung, Kimberly L. Cooper, Matthew P. Rutman

Published in: Current Bladder Dysfunction Reports | Issue 4/2020

Abstract

Purpose of Review

In this review, we examine the current literature regarding the use of cranberry and other complimentary methods for the prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs).

Recent Findings

Some studies have suggested cranberry products may have a positive effect in reducing the incidence of CAUTIs in patients with normal bladder function receiving short-term catheterization, while other studies have failed to show the benefits of cranberry products for the reduction of CAUTIs.

Summary

While there is some data suggesting cranberry-derived products may reduce CAUTIs in specific patient populations, there is currently overall insufficient clinical data to recommend broad usage of cranberry products for the reduction of CAUTIs. Many of the studies reviewed have significant limitations in size, design, and lack standardization.

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Title: Cranberry Products for the Prevention of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections
Authors: Lunan Ji
Gina M. Badalato
Doreen E. Chung
Kimberly L. Cooper
Matthew P. Rutman
Publication date: 01-12-2020
Publisher: Springer US
Keywords: Neurogenic Bladder
Urinary Tract Infection
Published in: Current Bladder Dysfunction Reports / Issue 4/2020
Print ISSN: 1931-7212
Electronic ISSN: 1931-7220
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11884-020-00610-3

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Cranberry Products for the Prevention of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections

Abstract

Purpose of Review

Recent Findings

Summary

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Purpose of Review

Recent Findings

Summary

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