Table 1 Risk factors associated with PUBS
From: Purple urine bag syndrome in benign prostatic hyperplasia patient
Female gender | Â |
Dementia (cognitive impairment) | Â |
Alkaline urine | Â |
Constipation | Â |
Chronic catheterization with indwelling catheters | Â |
High bacterial loads in the urine | Â |
Chronic kidney disease | Â |
Diabetes mellitus | Â |
Immunocompromised status | Â |
Multi organ failure | Â |