Urinary catheters are the most common source of hospital-acquired infections.
A new analysis suggests that silver-coated catheters could cut that rate in half while still trimming costs. Embargoed for 3 p.m. Having a urinary catheter is one of the least pleasant parts of your stay. Now, a new University of Michigan analysis suggests that there may be a way to cut catheter-related problems in half. Silver-coated catheters, the study indicates, could reduce patients' pain, suffering and hospital time, while cutting costs for hospitals and insurers.