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Can off continuous bladder drainage is still on epidural analgesia post op?

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Dr. Bahman Omrani answered

Specializes in Pain Management

A bit more patient : The urinary catheter comes off after the epidural analgesia is stopped.

Answered 8/8/2013

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Dr. Richard Pollard answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

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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Dr. Orrin Ailloni-Charas answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

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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