Urinary catheterisation indicated in case of acute retention of urine in following conditions
Correct Answer: Postoperative
Description: The most frequent causes of acute retention Male * Bladder outlet obstruction (the most common cause) * Urethral stricture * Acute urethritis or prostatitis * Phimosis Female * Retroveed gravid uterus * Bladder neck obstruction (rare) Both (Male and female) * Blood clot * Urethral calculus * Rupture of the urethra * Neurogenic (injury or disease of the spinal cord) * Smooth muscle cell dysfunction associated with ageing * Faecal impaction * Anal pain (haemorrhoidectomy) * Intensive postoperative analgesic treatment * Some drugs * Spinal anaesthesia Ref: Bailey and love 27th edition Pgno : 1426
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