Catheter treatment
Catheterization with indwelling catheter (Woman)
This guide describes the process of catheterization, in order to prevent urinary tract infection and damage to the urethra.
Catheterization with indwelling catheter (Man)
This guide describes the process of catheterization, in order to prevent urinary tract infection and damage to the urethra.
Change of suprapubic catheter
This guide describes the process of replacing a suprapubic catheter, in order to prevent urinary tract infection.
Insertion of central venous catheter (CVC)
Preparation, insertion and maintenance of central venous catheter (CVC)
A guide how to prepare, insert and maintain a central venous catheter to prevent catheter related infections.
Infection prevention
The unique Bactiguard coating
Prevent healthcare associated infections with Bactiguard’s unique technology. It is based on a thin noble metal alloy coating – this is how it works!
Technologies to prevent infections in clinical practice: Discussion
Leading experts in Sweden discuss technologies to prevent infections in clinical practice. This is part of a symposium made in collaboration between Bactiguard, Karolinska University Hospital, and the University Hospital of Northern Sweden.
Biofilm formation
The catheter surface attracts bacteria. As the bacteria multiply, they can form biofilm that increases the risk of urinary tract infection.
Is a urinary tract infection unavoidable when treated with a urinary catheter?
Each year 1 of 10 patients in the world suffers from healthcare associated infections (HAI). These are infections received in hospitals or other healthcare units. Often, they occur in connection to medical or surgical procedures.
Future opportunities & challenges in healthcare
Bactiguard’s Board Director and Senior Advisor Cecilia Edström participated in a Life Science panel discussion at Expo 2020 Dubai.
EXPO 2020 - Life Science Round Table
For Expo 2020, Bactiguard’s Chief Medical Officer Stefan Grass gathered with representatives from three other Swedish life science companies to discuss global health challenges such as antimicrobial resistance.
The fight against healthcare associated infections
Healthcare associated infections (HAI) are an acute and growing problem worldwide. More infections contribute to increased antibiotic resistance. Many HAIs are caused by bacterial growth on medical devices …
PROFESSOR KENNETH CHIEN, SCIENTIFIC ADVISOR TO BACTIGUARD
Professor Kenneth Chien describes the Bactiguard technology and application areas.