Catheter-Associated UTIs – new NICE Antibiotic Use Guideline

NICE have published the latest addition to the growing suite of resources on antibiotic prescribing for common infections: a guide to treating catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs).

The guideline includes recommendations on:

• treatment
• advice when an antibiotic prescription is given
• reassessment
• referral and seeking specialist advice
• self-care
• choice of antibiotic
• prevention

Like other NICE Antibiotic Use Guidelines, the CAUTI guide is supported by a short visual summary of the recommendations with tables to support prescribing decisions.