Elder male w/urinary catheter. what are odds of developing uti and sepsis? what can be done to prevent such infections?

Common problem: An indwelling urinary catheter puts a patient, especially an elderly patient who may have poor nutrition, at significant risk for UTI and sepsis. Change the catheter once a week. never reuse a catheter. Keep it as clean as possible. Use a high quality catheter that resists bacteria. If he becomes weak, loses appetite, etc., check for a UTI. Elderly often don't show typical symptoms.