Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for UCLA Health

CAUTI

Definition

Signs and symptoms (fever with no other source is the most common; patients may also have suprapubic or flank pain) AND pyuria (>5-10 WBC/hpf) AND positive urine culture ≥ 100,000 colonies

Interpretation of Urinalysis and Urine Culture

Initial Empiric Treatment

Patient stable with no evidence of upper tract disease

Patient severely ill, with evidence of upper tract disease, or hospitalized >48 hours

Notes

CAUTI Treatment Notes