Reduced Need for Urinary Bladder Catheterization in the Postanesthesia Care Unit After Implementation of an Evidence-based Protocol: A Prospective Cohort Comparison Study

Reduced Need for Urinary Bladder Catheterization in the Postanesthesia Care Unit After Implementation of an Evidence-based Protocol: A Prospective Cohort Comparison Study

Background: Postoperative urinary retention (POUR) is a known complication in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU). The variations in catheterization thresholds contribute to unnecessary invasive procedures. Objective: In the current study, we implemented an algorithm for a sterile intermittent cathe...

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Main Authors: Tom Møller, Mette S. Engedal, Lise M. Plum, Eske K. Aasvang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-04-01
Series:European Urology Open Science
Subjects:
Anesthesia
Bladder scan
Catheterization
Postoperative urinary retention
POUR
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666168321000203

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