U.S., March 19 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT06881849) titled 'Duration of Urinary Catheterization Following Cesarean Deliveries Under Neuraxial Anesthesia' on Feb. 13.
Brief Summary: In cesarean deliveries, urinary catheters are often used to help empty the bladder while patients have limited mobility. These catheters typically stay in during early recovery because certain pain medications can make it hard for patients to urinate. Recently, the Society of Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP) recommended removing catheters within 6-12 hours after delivery to aid recovery. However, at BC Women's Hospital, a review found that catheters stayed in for an average of 19 to 19.4 hours, even w...