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Can off continuous bladder drainage is still on epidural analgesia post op?
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A bit more patient : The urinary catheter comes off after the epidural analgesia is stopped.
Answered 8/8/2013
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See below: The epidural can delay the ability to empty the bladder on your own. Frequently we wait until the epidural is stopped before removing the urinary catheter.
Answered 4/24/2015
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Epidurals can : Cause urinary retention, so it is a good idea to leave in a Foley catheter while you have one.
Answered 2/19/2015
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