OBJECTIVE: To study the effect of extubation time of indwelling urinary catheters on postoperative recovery after cesarean section.
METHODS: A total of 138 parturients undergoing elective cesarean delivery were randomized into experimental group and control group to have the urinary catheters removed at 6-8 h and 24 h after cesarean section, respectively.
RESULTS: Compared with the control group, the experimental group showed significantly decreased incidences of urinary tract infection and urethral irritation (P< 0.05), with also a significantly increased rate of autonomous urination and a higher degree of comfort (P< 0.05) after removing the catheter.
CONCLUSION: A shortened indwelling time of urinary catheters can promote postoperative recovery after cesarean section.
Written by:
Zhou B, Lin Z, Huang Y. Are you the author?
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical College, Zhanjiang, China.
Reference: Nan Fang Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao. 2012 Aug;32(8):1221-2.
PubMed Abstract
PMID: 22931628
Article in Chinese.
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