Objective: to analyze the scientific evidence available for the prevention of infection associated with the vesical catheterism. Met hod: integrative review, with survey data from 2000 to 2010, using a specific form validated in LILACS and MEDLINE databases and SciELO virtual library, using the key words: nursing, nursing care, Catheterism and infection. 12 national and international ar ticles were selected. Th...