If you are aware of nosocomial infections, you may know that they occur mainly due to toxins or infections that occur in hospitals. They are also referred to as HAI – healthcare-associated infections. The most common place where these infections take place is in the ICU ( Intensive Care Unit). These infections are linked with mortality and morbidity. They can be avoided by taking the appropriate preventative measures. There are many types of HAIs, including UTIs (urinary tract infections), gastroenteritis, pneumonia, meningitis, and infections due to the surgical sites. Here we are discussing the Urinary Tract Infections that are caused due to the insertion of catheters. This infection can occur in the urethra, ureters, kidneys, and bladder – basically any part of the urinary system. Urinary tract infections are the most commonly reported healthcare-associated infections (HAI).

Regarding Urinary Tract Infections (UTI), around 75% of the cases are linked with urinary catheters. They are the main culprits for these types of nosocomial infections. While inserting a urinary catheter, the tube is inserted in the urethra that takes it to the bladder. This causes the drainage of the urine into the urinary bag. When it comes to hospitals, around 15-25% of the people who are hospitalized have to get a urinary catheter inserted. Mostly this Urinary Tract Infections that are caused by Urinary catheters occur due to the extended use of the catheter. The catheters that are inserted in the bladder promote the nosocomial UTI by permitting the explicit entry of microorganisms in the bladder during the period of insertion or during the placement manipulation of the drainage system or the catheter.

If you are a male that is suffering from a problem like problems in a passing out urine in a normal manner, or you are suffering from the urgency in urination, weakness to get up from the bed, suffering a decrease in vision, or need an alternative rather than using a catheter – MUDS. MUDS stands for Male Urination Drainage system and helps you easily pass out the urine without any problems. It is designed in such a way that it can be used every time that you need to urinate. Unlike a urinary catheter, The Male Urination Drainage System (MUDS) is non-invasive, so you do not have to worry about it being penetrated inside and spreading nosocomial infections.