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El-Saeid GM, Bassiouny MA, Al Sharabasy TH, Abdelrahman TN. Dexmedetomidine versus fentanyl effect as adjuvants to bupivacaine on post spinal urinary retention in knee joint arthroscopic surgeries. EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA 2023. [DOI: 10.1080/11101849.2023.2182995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2023] Open
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- Ghada M. El-Saeid
- Department of Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Pain Management. Ain Shams University Cairo Egypt, Cairo Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Pain Management. Ain Shams University Cairo Egypt, Cairo Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Pain Management. Ain Shams University Cairo Egypt, Cairo Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Pain Management. Ain Shams University Cairo Egypt, Cairo Egypt
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Zhang YF, Li XY, Liu XY, Zhang Y, Gong LR, Shi J, Du SH, He SM, Li C, Li YT, Li N, Liu SS, Wu Y, Xie ZL, Pei ZC, Yu JB. Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoints Stimulation Improves Spontaneous Voiding Recovery After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Randomized Clinical Trial. World J Surg 2023; 47:1153-1162. [PMID: 36745198 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-023-06924-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/07/2023] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Facilitating the recurrence of spontaneous voiding is considered to be a way to prevent urinary retention after surgery, which is of great importance in cholecystectomy. This study aimed to assess the effect of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) on spontaneous voiding recovery after laparoscopic cholecystectom. METHODS Participants who underwent elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy were randomly assigned to either the TEAS group or the sham group. Active TEAS or sham TEAS at specific acupuncture points was conducted intraoperatively and postoperatively. The primary outcome was the recovery speed of spontaneous voiding ability after surgery and secondary outcomes included postoperative urinary retention (POUR), voiding dysfunction, pain, anxiety and depression, and early recovery after surgery. RESULTS A total of 1,948 participants were recruited and randomized to TEAS (n = 975) or sham (n = 973) between August 2018 and June 2020. TEAS shortens the time delay of the first spontaneous voiding after laparoscopic cholecystectomy (5.6 h [IQR, 3.7-8.1 h] in the TEAS group vs 7.0 h [IQR, 4.7-9.7 h] in the sham group) (p < 0.001). The TEAS group experienced less POUR (p = 0.020), less voiding difficulty (p < 0.001), less anxiety and depression (p < 0.001), reduced pain (p = 0.007), and earlier ambulation (p = 0.01) than the sham group. CONCLUSIONS Our results showed that TEAS is an effective approach to accelerate the recovery of spontaneous voiding and reduce POUR which facilitates recovery for patients after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
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- Yan-Fang Zhang
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Tianjin Nankai Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, 6 Changjiang Road, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Tianjin Nankai Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, 6 Changjiang Road, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Precision Instruments and Optoelectronics Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Tianjin Nankai Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, 6 Changjiang Road, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Tianjin Nankai Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, 6 Changjiang Road, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Tianjin Nankai Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, 6 Changjiang Road, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Tianjin Nankai Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, 6 Changjiang Road, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Tianjin Nankai Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, 6 Changjiang Road, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Tianjin Nankai Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, 6 Changjiang Road, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Tianjin Nankai Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, 6 Changjiang Road, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Tianjin Nankai Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, 6 Changjiang Road, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Tianjin Nankai Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, 6 Changjiang Road, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Tianjin Nankai Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, 6 Changjiang Road, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Tianjin Nankai Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, 6 Changjiang Road, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Precision Instruments and Optoelectronics Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Tianjin Nankai Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, 6 Changjiang Road, Tianjin, People's Republic of China.
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Frödin M, Nellgård B, Rogmark C, Gillespie BM, Wikström E, Andersson AE. A co-created nurse-driven catheterisation protocol can reduce bladder distension in acute hip fracture patients - results from a longitudinal observational study. BMC Nurs 2022; 21:276. [PMID: 36224550 PMCID: PMC9559039 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-022-01057-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 09/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Urinary retention is common in elderly patients undergoing acute hip fracture surgery. Avoiding overfilling the urinary bladder is important to avoid detrusor muscle damage and associated motility problems. The aim of this study was to analyse associations between the co-creation of a nurse-driven urinary catheterisation protocol and the incidence of bladder distension in patients undergoing hip fracture surgery. Methods This is a single-centre implementation intervention with a retrospective longitudinal observation design, using five measures points, spanning from June 2015 to March 2020. The intervention was theory driven and the participants, together with the facilitators and researcher, co-created a nurse-driven urinary catheterisation protocol. Data were retrieved from the hip fracture register. Uni- and multivariable logistic regressions were used for analyses of changes in bladder distension and urinary volume of ≥500 ml over the years. Results A total of 3078 patients were included over a five-year period. The implementation intervention was associated with a reduction in the proportion of patients with bladder distension of 31.5% (95% confidence interval 26.0–37.0), from year 1 to year 5. The multivariable analysis indicated a 39% yearly reduction in bladder distension, OR 0.61 (95% confidence interval 0.57–0.64, p < 0001). There was a reduction in the proportion of patients with a bladder volume of ≥500 ml of 42.8% (95% confidence interval 36.2–49.4), from year 1 to year 5. The multivariable analysis found a 41% yearly reduction in patients with a bladder volume of ≥500 ml, OR 0.59 (95% confidence interval 0.55–0.64, p < 0.0001). The intervention was associated with improved documentation of both catheter indications and removal plans. Conclusion The use of predefined catheter indications and a tighter bladder scanning schedule were associated with a reduction in the incidence of both bladder distension and urine volume ≥ 500 ml in hip fracture patients. Registered nurses can play an active role in the facilitation of timely and appropriate catheter treatment in patients with hip fractures. Trial registration Clinical Trial Registry ISRCTN 17022695 registered retrospectively on 23 December 2021, in the end of the study, after data collection. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12912-022-01057-z.
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- Maria Frödin
- Institute of Health and Care Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden. .,Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Ortopedoperation 1, Göteborgsvägen 31, SE-431 80, Gothenburg, Sweden.
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Ortopedoperation 1, Göteborgsvägen 31, SE-431 80, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Skane University Hospital, Department of Orthopaedics Malmö, Lund University, Lund, Sweden.,The Swedish Arthroplasty Register, Registercentrum VGR, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- NMHRC Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, Menzies Health Institute, Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia.,Gold Coast University Hospital and Health Service, Southport, Australia
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- School of Business, Economics and Law, Department of Business Administration, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Institute of Health and Care Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.,Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Ortopedoperation 1, Göteborgsvägen 31, SE-431 80, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Dong X, Pan C, Wang D, Shi M, Li Y, Tan X, Guo T. Bladder Backfilling versus Standard Catheter Removal for Trial of Void after Outpatient Laparoscopic Gynecologic Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2021; 29:196-203.e1. [PMID: 34481986 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2021.08.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2021] [Revised: 08/11/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the rate of postoperative urinary retention and time to discharge between bladder backfilling and standard catheter removal for trial of void (TOV) after outpatient laparoscopic gynecologic surgery. Our secondary objectives were to compare the time to void, postoperative complications, and patient satisfaction. DATA SOURCES We searched the PubMed, Ovid MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Library databases, and relevant reference lists of eligible articles up to March of 2021. METHODS OF STUDY SELECTION This review included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of TOV after outpatient laparoscopic gynecologic surgery. Odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence interval (CI) and weighted mean differences (WMDs) were reported. The quality of the studies was assessed according to the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions. Data were analyzed with Review Manager 5.4 software (RevMan 5.4.1; Cochrane Collaboration, London, United Kingdom). TABULATION, INTEGRATION, AND RESULTS Five RCTs (N = 488) were included. The bladder backfilling group had a significantly shorter time to void than the standard TOV group (WMD, -25.19 minutes; 95% CI, -44.60 to -5.77; p = .01). Successful TOV was not significantly different between the 2 (OR, 0.92; 95% CI, 0.51 to -1.65; p = .77), without significant heterogeneity (I2 = 24%). There was also no significant difference in the time to discharge between the 2 TOV techniques (WMD, -25.19 minutes; 95% CI, -44.60 to -5.77; p = .01). There was no significant difference in complication rates or patient satisfaction between the 2 groups. CONCLUSION The bladder backfilling technique of TOV after outpatient laparoscopic gynecologic surgery may reduce the time to first spontaneous void without affecting patient satisfaction or postoperative complications, but it does not significantly affect the time to discharge or urinary retention.
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- Xue Dong
- Ambulatory Surgery Department (Dr. Tan and Ms. Dong), West China Second Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu
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- Gynecology and Obstetrics Department, Mianyang Central Hospital (Mr. Pan and Mr. Wang), Mianyang, China
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- Gynecology and Obstetrics Department, Mianyang Central Hospital (Mr. Pan and Mr. Wang), Mianyang, China
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- Gynecology and Obstetrics Department (Drs. Shi, Tan and Mr. Guo), West China Second Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu
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- Gynecology and Obstetrics Department, People's Hospital of Wenjiang District (Mr. Li), Chengdu, China
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- Ambulatory Surgery Department (Dr. Tan and Ms. Dong), West China Second Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu; Gynecology and Obstetrics Department (Drs. Shi, Tan and Mr. Guo), West China Second Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu
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- Gynecology and Obstetrics Department (Drs. Shi, Tan and Mr. Guo), West China Second Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu.
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Shuai M, Li Y. Indwelling catheter increases the risk of urinary tract infection in total knee arthroplasty: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e25490. [PMID: 33847659 PMCID: PMC8052073 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000025490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2020] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this meta-analysis was to assess whether a urinary catheter is necessary for all patients in primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA). METHODS PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure were systematically searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs). All RCTs were compared with receive either an indwelling urinary catheter or no urinary catheter in TKA. Primary outcomes were urinary retention and urinary tract infection. Secondary outcomes were the length of stay, duration of the surgery, and the first urination time. RESULTS A total of 6 RCTs involving 1334 patients were included in the meta-analysis. No significant difference between the 2 groups was found in urinary retention (P = .52), length of stay (P = .38), duration of the surgery (P = .55). However, patients with an indwelling catheter were associated with a higher risk of urinary tract infections and longer time for the first urination than patients without indwelling catheters (P = .009 and P = .004). CONCLUSION The available evidence indicates that patients without using the indwelling catheters could reduce urinary tract infections and the time for the first urination, without increase in the incidence of urinary retention in primary TKA. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level I, therapeutic study.
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- Mingying Shuai
- Department of Obstetric Nursing, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of Education, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Obstetric Nursing, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of Education, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Baboudjian M, Gondran-Tellier B, Tadrist A, Brioude G, Trousse D, D'Journo BX, Thomas PA. Predictors of Postoperative Urinary Retention Following Pulmonary Resection. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2021; 33:1137-1143. [PMID: 33677097 DOI: 10.1053/j.semtcvs.2021.02.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2021] [Accepted: 02/01/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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To identify predictors of postoperative urinary retention (POUR) following pulmonary resection. Retrospective chart review from a single academic institution of all patients who underwent pulmonary resection between June 2004 and January 2020. The surgical procedures consisted of pneumonectomy, lobectomy and sublobar resections. The primary outcome was occurrence of POUR within 30 days following surgery, defined as painful and palpable bladder, when the patient is unable to pass any urine, and requiring catheterization. A total of 6004 consecutive patients underwent pulmonary resection among which 306 pneumonectomies (5.1%), 3467 lobectomies (57.7%) and 2231 sublobar resection (37.2%). The surgical approach was a thoracotomy (n = 3546; 59.1%), a video-assisted [VATS] (n = 2075; 34.5%) or a robot-assisted thoracoscopy [RATS] (n = 383; 6.4%). POUR occurred in 301 cases (5%). On multivariable logistic regression analysis, male gender (OR 2.30 [1.70-3.17]; P < 0.001), age (OR 1.02 [1.01-1.03]; P < 0.001), benign prostatic hyperplasia (OR 7.08 [4.57-10.83]; P < 0.001), and COPD (OR 1.52 [1.13-2.01]; P = 0.004) were significant predictors of POUR. Conversely, VATS (OR 0.62 [0.46-0.83]; P = 0.001) had a protective effect on the occurrence of POUR. In a large single-center study, we disclosed significant clinical predictors of POUR after pulmonary resection, including age, sex, comorbidities and surgical approach. Prospective studies are necessary to evaluate the efficacy of chemoprophylaxis by perioperative α-blockers in order to prevent POUR.
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- Michael Baboudjian
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Diseases of the Esophagus, and lung Transplantation, North Hospital, Aix-Marseille University, APHM, Marseille, France
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- Department of Urology and Kidney Transplantation, La conception Hospital, Aix-Marseille University, APHM, Marseille, France
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Diseases of the Esophagus, and lung Transplantation, North Hospital, Aix-Marseille University, APHM, Marseille, France
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Diseases of the Esophagus, and lung Transplantation, North Hospital, Aix-Marseille University, APHM, Marseille, France
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Diseases of the Esophagus, and lung Transplantation, North Hospital, Aix-Marseille University, APHM, Marseille, France
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Diseases of the Esophagus, and lung Transplantation, North Hospital, Aix-Marseille University, APHM, Marseille, France; Predictive Oncology Laboratory, CRCM, INSERM UMR 1068, CNRS UMR 7258, Aix-Marseille University UM105, Marseille, France
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Diseases of the Esophagus, and lung Transplantation, North Hospital, Aix-Marseille University, APHM, Marseille, France; Predictive Oncology Laboratory, CRCM, INSERM UMR 1068, CNRS UMR 7258, Aix-Marseille University UM105, Marseille, France.
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Møller T, Engedal MS, Plum LM, Aasvang EK. Reduced Need for Urinary Bladder Catheterization in the Postanesthesia Care Unit After Implementation of an Evidence-based Protocol: A Prospective Cohort Comparison Study. EUR UROL SUPPL 2021; 26:27-34. [PMID: 34337505 PMCID: PMC8317857 DOI: 10.1016/j.euros.2021.01.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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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 catheterization (SIC) threshold of 800 ml with volume-dependent bladder scan intervals and compared the incidence of SIC with that of a matched patient cohort threshold of 400 ml. Design, setting, and participants This comparative study of two prospective historical cohorts represented two thresholds for POUR, set at 400 ml without a standardized bladder scan protocol and 800 ml with a volume-dependent bladder scan protocol. Outcome measurements and statistical analysis The primary outcome was the frequency of catheterization during the PACU stay. Secondary outcomes evaluated patient safety aspects in occurrence of thresholds above 400/800 ml. The study was set at the PACU under the Department of Anesthesia, Center for Cancer and Organ Diseases, Rigshospitalet, Denmark. Results and limitations In total, 741 patients were consecutively included, with 307 in the POUR-400 and 434 in the POUR-800 group, and with comparable group characteristics. Significantly fewer patients fulfilled the SIC/catheter a’ demeure (CAD) criteria in the POUR-800 (5.0%) versus POUR-400 (14.3%) group, equivalent to a 65.0% relative reduction in SIC. Conclusions Implementation of a standardized ultrasound-guided protocol with volume-dependent scan intervals and an evidence-based catheterization threshold of 800 ml decreases the need for SIC by >65%, without increasing the need for urinary catheterization at the wards. Patient summary In this study, we implemented an algorithm for a sterile intermittent catheterization threshold of 800 ml with volume-dependent bladder scan intervals. A marked reduction was seen in catheterization in the postanesthesia care unit, without increasing catheterization rates at the ward.
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- Tom Møller
- Anesthesiological Department of the Center for Cancer and Organ Diseases, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.,Institute of Public health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Anesthesiological Department of the Center for Cancer and Organ Diseases, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Abdominal Surgical Department of the Center for Cancer and Organ Diseases, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Anesthesiological Department of the Center for Cancer and Organ Diseases, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Brouwer TA, van Roon EN, Rosier PFWM, Kalkman CJ, Veeger N. Postoperative urinary retention: risk factors, bladder filling rate and time to catheterization: an observational study as part of a randomized controlled trial. Perioper Med (Lond) 2021; 10:2. [PMID: 33397468 PMCID: PMC7784306 DOI: 10.1186/s13741-020-00167-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2020] [Accepted: 11/03/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Knowledge of risk factors for postoperative urinary retention may guide appropriate and timely urinary catheterization. We aimed to determine independent risk factors for postoperative urinary catheterization in general surgical patients. In addition, we calculated bladder filling rate and assessed the time to spontaneous voiding or catheterization. We used the patients previously determined individual maximum bladder capacity as threshold for urinary catheterization. METHODS Risk factors for urinary catheterization were prospectively determined in 936 general surgical patients. Patients were at least 18 years of age and operated under general or spinal anesthesia without the need for an indwelling urinary catheter. Patients measured their maximum bladder capacity preoperatively at home, by voiding in a calibrated bowl after a strong urge that could no longer be ignored. Postoperatively, bladder volumes were assessed hourly with ultrasound. When patients reached their maximum bladder capacity and were unable to void, they were catheterized by the nursing staff. Bladder filling rate and time to catheterization were determined. RESULTS Spinal anesthesia was the main independent modifiable risk factor for urinary catheterization (hyperbaric bupivacaine, relative risk 8.1, articaine RR 3.1). Unmodifiable risk factors were a maximum bladder capacity < 500 mL (RR 6.7), duration of surgery ≥ 60 min (RR 5.5), first scanned bladder volume at the Post Anesthesia Care Unit ≥250mL (RR 2.1), and age ≥ 60 years (RR 2.0). Urine production varied from 100 to 200 mL/h. Catheterization or spontaneous voiding took place approximately 4 h postoperatively. CONCLUSION Spinal anesthesia, longer surgery time, and older age are the main risk factors for urinary retention catheterization. Awareness of these risk factors, regularly bladder volume scanning (at least every 3 h) and using the individual maximum bladder capacity as volume threshold for urinary catheterization may avoid unnecessary urinary catheterization and will prevent bladder overdistention with the attendant risk of lower urinary tract injury. TRIAL REGISTRATION Dutch Central Committee for Human Studies registered trial database: NL 21058.099.07. Current Controlled Trials database: Preventing Bladder Catheterization after an Operation under General or Spinal Anesthesia by Using the Patient's Own Maximum Bladder Capacity as a Limit for Maximum Bladder Volume. ISRCTN97786497 . Registered 18 July 2011 -Retrospectively registered. The original study started 19 May 2008, and ended 30 April 2009, when the last patient was included.
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- Tammo A Brouwer
- Department of Anesthesiology, Medical Center Leeuwarden, Henri Dunantweg 2, PO Box 888, 8901, BR, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Pharmacotherapy, Epidemiology & Economics, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacology, Medical Center Leeuwarden, Henri Dunantweg 2, PO Box 888, 8901, BR, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Urology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Division of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology, Medical Center Leeuwarden, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands
- Department of Epidemiology, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Schallom M, Prentice D, Sona C, Vyers K, Arroyo C, Wessman B, Ablordeppey E. Accuracy of Measuring Bladder Volumes With Ultrasound and Bladder Scanning. Am J Crit Care 2020; 29:458-467. [PMID: 33130866 DOI: 10.4037/ajcc2020741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Removal of urinary catheters depends on accurate noninvasive measurements of bladder volume. Patients with acute kidney injury often have low bladder volumes/ascites, possibly causing measurement inaccuracy. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the accuracy of bladder volumes measured with bladder scanning and 2-dimensional ultrasound (US) compared with urinary catheterization among different types of clinicians. METHODS Prospective correlational descriptive study of 73 adult critical care patients with low urine output receiving hemodialysis or unable to void. Bladder volumes were independently measured by (1) a physician and an advanced practice registered nurse using US, (2) an advanced practice registered nurse and a bedside nurse using bladder scanning, and (3) urinary catheterization (cath). Bland-Altman and χ2 analyses were conducted. RESULTS Mean (SD) cath volume was 171.7 (269.7) mL (range, 0-1100 mL). Abdominal fluid was observed in 28% of patients. Bias was -1.3 mL for US vs cath and 3.3 mL for bladder scanning vs cath. For patients with abdominal fluid and cath volume less than 150 mL, decisions to not catheterize patients were accurate more often when based on US measurements (97%-100%) than when based on bladder scanning measurements (86%-89%; P = .02). In patients with cath volume of 300 mL or more, decisions to catheterize patients were accurate more often when based on bladder scanning measurements (94%-100%) than when based on horizontal US measurements (50%-56%; P = .001). CONCLUSIONS Bladder volume can be measured accurately with bladder scanning or US, but abdominal fluid remains a confounding factor limiting accuracy of bladder scanning.
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- Marilyn Schallom
- Marilyn Schallom is director of research, Donna Prentice is a research scientist, Kara Vyers is a research coordinator, and Cassandra Arroyo is a statistician in the Department of Research and Carrie Sona is a clinical nurse specialist in the Department of Surgical Services, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St Louis, Missouri
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- Marilyn Schallom is director of research, Donna Prentice is a research scientist, Kara Vyers is a research coordinator, and Cassandra Arroyo is a statistician in the Department of Research and Carrie Sona is a clinical nurse specialist in the Department of Surgical Services, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St Louis, Missouri
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- Marilyn Schallom is director of research, Donna Prentice is a research scientist, Kara Vyers is a research coordinator, and Cassandra Arroyo is a statistician in the Department of Research and Carrie Sona is a clinical nurse specialist in the Department of Surgical Services, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St Louis, Missouri
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- Marilyn Schallom is director of research, Donna Prentice is a research scientist, Kara Vyers is a research coordinator, and Cassandra Arroyo is a statistician in the Department of Research and Carrie Sona is a clinical nurse specialist in the Department of Surgical Services, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St Louis, Missouri
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- Marilyn Schallom is director of research, Donna Prentice is a research scientist, Kara Vyers is a research coordinator, and Cassandra Arroyo is a statistician in the Department of Research and Carrie Sona is a clinical nurse specialist in the Department of Surgical Services, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St Louis, Missouri
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- Brian Wessman and Enyo Ablordeppey are associate professors in the Department of Anesthesiology and Division of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Washington University in St Louis, St Louis, Missouri
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- Brian Wessman and Enyo Ablordeppey are associate professors in the Department of Anesthesiology and Division of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Washington University in St Louis, St Louis, Missouri
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Ziemba-Davis M, Nielson M, Kraus K, Duncan N, Nayyar N, Meneghini RM. Identifiable Risk Factors to Minimize Postoperative Urinary Retention in Modern Outpatient Rapid Recovery Total Joint Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2019; 34:S343-S347. [PMID: 30956046 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2019.03.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2018] [Revised: 03/03/2019] [Accepted: 03/05/2019] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Postoperative urinary retention (POUR) following total joint arthroplasty (TJA) presents a significant barrier to outpatient and early discharge TJA. This study examined the incidence and risk factors for acute POUR in a modern, evidence-based, outpatient, and early discharge TJA program. METHODS Prospectively recorded data on 685 consecutive primary unilateral TJAs discharged the day of or day after surgery were retrospectively reviewed. POUR was diagnosed by a perioperative internal medicine specialist. Univariate analysis of potential predictors was performed, followed by binary logistic regression (BLR) testing of predictors with P ≤ .25. RESULTS After exclusions for confounds, the final analysis sample consisted of 633 procedures. The overall incidence of POUR was 5.5% (3.9% for same day discharges). Male gender, history of urinary retention, use of rocuronium, use of glycopryrrolate, use of neostigmine, fentanyl spinals, and the absence of an indwelling urethral catheter were associated with acute POUR and met criteria for entry into multivariate BLR. Seventeen additional predictors, including kidney disease and outpatient surgery were unrelated to POUR. In the final BLR model (P = .001), male patients who received glycopyrrolate with neostigmine had a 34% probability of developing POUR, which declined to 2.8% in the absence of these risk factors. CONCLUSION Despite a relatively low incidence of 5.5%, avoidance of anticholinergics and cholinesterase inhibitors during anesthesia should be carefully considered in outpatient TJA, particularly in stand-alone ambulatory surgery centers.
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- Mary Ziemba-Davis
- Department of Orthopedics, Indiana University Health Orthopedics, Fishers, IN
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- Anesthesia Consultants of Indiana LLC, Indianapolis, IN
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
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- Department of Orthopedics, Indiana University Health Orthopedics, Fishers, IN; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
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Agrawal K, Majhi S, Garg R. Post-operative urinary retention: Review of literature. World J Anesthesiol 2019; 8:1-12. [DOI: 10.5313/wja.v8.i1.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2018] [Revised: 11/11/2018] [Accepted: 01/05/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Postoperative urinary retention (POUR) is one of the postoperative complications which is often underestimated and often gets missed and causes lot of discomfort to the patient. POUR is essentially the inability to void despite a full bladder in the postoperative period. The reported incidence varies for the wide range of 5%-70%. Multiple factors and etiology have been reported for occurrence of POUR and these depend on the type of anaesthesia, type and duration of surgery, underlying comorbidities, and drugs used in perioperative period. Untreated POUR can lead to significant morbidities such as prolongation of the hospital stay, urinary tract infection, detrusor muscle dysfunction, delirium, cardiac arrhythmias etc. This has led to an increasing focus on early detection of POUR. This review of literature aims at understanding the normal physiology of micturition, POUR and its predisposing factors, complications, diagnosis and management with special emphasis on the role of ultrasound in POUR.
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- Kritika Agrawal
- Department of Onco-Anaesthesia, Palliative Care, All-India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi 110029, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Max Super-Speciality Hospital, Delhi 110029, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care, Pain and Palliative Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi 110029, India
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Brouwer TA, van den Boogaard C, van Roon EN, Kalkman CJ, Veeger N. Non-invasive bladder volume measurement for the prevention of postoperative urinary retention: validation of two ultrasound devices in a clinical setting. J Clin Monit Comput 2018. [PMID: 29516310 PMCID: PMC6209055 DOI: 10.1007/s10877-018-0123-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Ultrasound scanning of bladder volume is used for prevention of postoperative urinary retention (POUR). Accurate assessment of bladder volume is needed to allow clinical decision-making regarding the need for postoperative catheterization. Two commonly used ultrasound devices, the BladderScan® BVI 9400 and the newly released Prime® (Verathon Medical®, Bothell, WA, USA), with or without the ‘pre-scan’ option, have not been validated in clinical practice. The aim of this study was to assess the performance of these devices in daily clinical practice. Between June and September 2016 a prospective observational study was conducted in 318 surgical patients (18 years or older) who needed a urinary catheter perioperatively for clinical reasons. For acceptable performance, we required that the volume as estimated by the BladderScan® differs by no more than 5% from the actual urine volume after catheterization. The Schuirmann’s two one-sided test was performed to assess equivalence between the BladderScan® estimate and catheterization. The BVI 9400® overestimated the actual bladder volume by + 17.5% (95% CI + 8.8 to + 26.3%). The Prime® without pre-scan underestimated by − 4.1% (95% CI − 8.8 to + 0.5%) and the Prime® with pre-scan underestimated by − 6.3% (95% CI − 11.6 to − 1.1%). This study shows that while both ultrasound devices were able to approximate current bladder volume, both BVI 9400® and Prime®—with and without pre-scan—were not able to measure the actual bladder volume within our predefined limit of ± 5%. Using the pre-scan feature of the Prime® did not further improve accuracy.
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- Tammo A. Brouwer
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Medical Center Leeuwarden, Henri Dunantweg 2, PO Box 888, 8901 BR Leeuwarden, The Netherlands
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- Institute for Science, Medical Center Leeuwarden, Henri Dunantweg 2, PO Box 888, 8901 BR Leeuwarden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pharmacotherapy, Epidemiology and Economics, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Medical Center Leeuwarden, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands
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- Division of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Clinical Epidemiologist, Department of Epidemiology, Medical Center Leeuwarden, Henri Dunantweg 2, PO Box 888, 8901 BR Leeuwarden, The Netherlands
- Department of Epidemiology, University Medical Center, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Effect of Thoracic Epidural Ropivacaine versus Bupivacaine on Lower Urinary Tract Function. Anesthesiology 2018; 128:511-519. [DOI: 10.1097/aln.0000000000001980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Background
Thoracic epidural analgesia with bupivacaine resulted in clinically relevant postvoid residuals due to detrusor underactivity. This study aimed to compare the risk of bladder dysfunction with ropivacaine versus bupivacaine using postvoid residuals and maximum flow rates. Our hypothesis was that ropivacaine would result in lower postvoid residuals, because ropivacaine has been shown to have less effect on motor blockade.
Methods
In this single-center, parallel-group, randomized, double-blind superiority trial, 42 patients undergoing open renal surgery were equally allocated to receive epidural bupivacaine 0.125% or ropivacaine 0.2%, and 36 were finally included. Inclusion criterion was normal bladder function. Patients underwent urodynamic investigations preoperatively and during thoracic epidural analgesia. Primary outcome was the difference in postvoid residual preoperatively and during thoracic epidural analgesia postoperatively. Secondary outcomes were changes in maximum flow rate between and within the groups.
Results
Median difference in postvoid residual (ml) from baseline to postoperatively was 300 (range, 30 to 510; P < 0.001) for bupivacaine and 125 (range, −30 to 350; P = 0.011) for ropivacaine, with a significant mean difference between groups (−175; 95% CI, −295 to −40; P = 0.012). Median difference in maximum flow rate (ml/s) was more pronounced with bupivacaine (−12; range, −28 to 3; P < 0.001) than with ropivacaine (−4; range, −16 to 7; P = 0.025) with a significant mean difference between groups (7; 95% CI, 0 to 12; P = 0.028). Pain scores were similar. No adverse events occurred.
Conclusions
Postvoid residuals were significantly lower using ropivacaine compared to bupivacaine for thoracic epidural analgesia reflecting less impairment of detrusor function with ropivacaine.
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Rehabilitation Nurses' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors for Preventing Urinary Tract Infections From Intermittent Catheterization. Rehabil Nurs 2017; 44:171-180. [PMID: 29244034 DOI: 10.1097/rnj.0000000000000125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to develop and examine the reliability of a survey to assess knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors (KAB) of rehabilitation nurses for preventing urinary tract infections in persons requiring intermittent catheterization. DESIGN Cross-sectional survey with principal component analysis. METHODS Survey development and administration based on national guidelines. FINDINGS Principal component analysis produced three reliable components of KAB explaining 54.5% of response variance. Results indicate that nurses report adequate knowledge and training. Although the facility had an evidence-based online catheterization procedure, staff reported that the procedure was not helpful nor useable. Twenty-eight percent incorrectly identified the root cause of urinary tract infection, and 45% reported that other nurses always washed their hands. Barriers to using standard intermittent catheterization technique were staff, time, and patient variables. CONCLUSION The modified survey is a reliable measure of KAB. CLINICAL RELEVANCE The survey assists with identifying knowledge gaps, customizing education, and changing practice.
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Bjerregaard LS, Hornum U, Troldborg C, Bogoe S, Bagi P, Kehlet H. Postoperative Urinary Catheterization Thresholds of 500 versus 800 ml after Fast-track Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized, Open-label, Controlled Trial. Anesthesiology 2017; 124:1256-64. [PMID: 27054365 DOI: 10.1097/aln.0000000000001112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND No evidence-based threshold exists for postoperative urinary bladder catheterization. The authors hypothesized that a catheterization threshold of 800 ml was superior to 500 ml in reducing postoperative urinary catheterization and urological complications after fast-track total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA). METHODS This was a randomized, controlled, open-label trial that included patients greater than or equal to 18 yr who underwent THA or TKA in three Danish, fast-track, orthopedic departments. Consenting patients were eligible if they were cooperative and understood Danish. Participants were randomly allocated to a catheterization threshold of 500 or 800 ml, using opaque sealed envelopes. Group assignment was unmasked. Ultrasound bladder scans were performed every second hour until the first voluntary micturition, with subsequent urinary catheterization according to group assignment. The primary outcome was the number of patients catheterized before their first voluntary micturition. Thirty-day telephonic follow-up was on voiding difficulties, urinary tract infections, and readmissions. RESULTS Of 800 patients allocated, 721 (90%) were included in a per-protocol analysis (20 did not complete the study and 59 were excluded from the analysis). In the 500-ml group, 32.2% received catheterization (114 of 354) compared to 13.4% (49 of 367) in the 800-ml group (relative risk, 0.4; 95% CI, 0.3 to 0.6; P < 0.0001). The authors found no difference between groups in any secondary outcome. CONCLUSIONS In fast-track THA and TKA, a catheterization threshold of 800 ml significantly reduced the need for postoperative urinary catheterization, without increasing urological complications. This large randomized, controlled trial may serve as a basis for evidence-based guidelines on perioperative urinary bladder management.
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- Lars S Bjerregaard
- From the Section for Surgical Pathophysiology 4074, The Juliane Marie Centre, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University, Copenhagen, Denmark (L.S.B., H.K.); Orthopaedic Department, Aalborg University Hospital, Farsoe Clinic, Farsoe, Denmark (U.H.); Orthopaedic Department, Vejle Hospital, Vejle, Denmark (C.T.); Orthopaedic Department, Gentofte Hospital, Copenhagen University, Gentofte, Denmark (S.B.); Department of Urology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University, Copenhagen, Denmark (P.B.); and The Lundbeck Foundation Centre for Fast-track Hip and Knee Replacement, Copenhagen, Denmark (L.S.B., U.H., C.T., S.B., P.B., H.K.)
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Use of bladder volume measurement assessed with ultrasound to predict postoperative urinary retention. North Clin Istanb 2017; 3:209-216. [PMID: 28275753 PMCID: PMC5336626 DOI: 10.14744/nci.2016.03164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2016] [Accepted: 12/16/2016] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Postoperative urinary retention (POUR) is a common complication after spinal anesthesia. Ultrasound (US) is a simple, non-invasive method to estimate bladder volume before and after surgery. Primary aim of the present study was to investigate utility of bladder volume measured before and after surgery in prediction of POUR risk. Secondary aim was to investigate necessity of urethral catheter use and risk of urethral catheter-related infections. METHODS Eighty patients who received spinal anesthesia for arthroscopic knee surgery were included in the study. Level and duration of sensory and motor block; bladder volume measured preoperatively, in post-anesthetic care unit (PACU), and when discharged from PACU; use of urethral catheter; and incidence of urinary tract infection data were recorded. RESULTS POUR was observed in 28.7% of patients. Length of time for sensory block regression was significantly shorter in patients without POUR (p=0.012). Spontaneous urination was not observed in 3 of 23 patients with POUR, although bladder volume was less than 600 mL. Bladder volume over 600 mL without urination was recorded in 20 patients. There was no statistical difference in preoperative bladder volume between patients who did or did not develop POUR. Bladder volume on admission to PACU was higher in patients with POUR (p=0.023). Urgency and dysuria were observed in 5 patients who required urethral catheterization during postoperative period. Urinary tract infection developed in 1 patient. There was no statistical difference in development of urinary tract infection between patient groups who did and did not undergo urethral catheterization. CONCLUSION Assessment of patient bladder volume with US before arthroscopic knee surgery may be used to foresee development of POUR. Avoiding elective urinary catheterization may reduce urinary infections.
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Burnell P. eComment. Postoperative urinary retention versus pulmonary complications: is perioperative fluid management in lung resection a balance of risk? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2015; 20:492. [PMID: 25791965 DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivv023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- Philippa Burnell
- The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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