Bladder scanners may reduce unnecessary catheters after surgery

NCT ID NCT07655713

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how nurses manage patients' ability to urinate after surgery in the recovery room. Some patients develop post-operative urinary retention, which often leads to catheterization—a procedure that can cause infection, pain, and discomfort. The study will review medical records of 970 patients and survey nursing staff to see how often bladder scanners are used and whether catheterizations could have been avoided. The goal is to improve care and reduce unnecessary invasive procedures.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to

If successful, this could help develop better guidelines for using bladder scanners, reducing unnecessary catheterizations and their associated risks.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study at a single hospital, so results may not apply to other settings. It describes current practices rather than testing a new treatment.

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