An appraisal of antibiotic policies for urinary tract infections in patients with spinal cord injuries undergoing long-term intermittent catheterisation.
The antibiotic policies that have been recommended in the literature for the prevention and treatment of urinary tract infections in patients with spinal cord injuries undergoing long-term intermittent catheterisation are reviewed. Current practices in spinal units in England and Wales are reported and the rational bases of these policies are considered.
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D013997:Time Factors; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents