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What could be an indication of urinary cathetirisation?
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Bladder obstruction: Usual indications are urinary bladder outlet obstruction causing inability to void urine, urinary incontinence. Also done for surgical procedure.
Answered 12/8/2016
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Relieve obstruction: A tube ( catheter) is passed into the urinary tract to ensure passage of urine- generally if there is obstruction or if the patient does not have control for eg. Post operatively.
Answered 12/21/2012
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