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[Catheter-related bladder discomfort in post-anaesthesia care unit].

Authors :
Tauzin-Fin P
Stecken L
Sztark F
Source :
Annales francaises d'anesthesie et de reanimation [Ann Fr Anesth Reanim] 2012 Jul-Aug; Vol. 31 (7-8), pp. 605-8. Date of Electronic Publication: 2012 Jun 29.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

Catheter-related bladder discomfort (CRBD) is an unrecognized clinical event. Symptoms of CRBD secondary to an indwelling urinary catheter mimic those of an overactive bladder, i.e. urinary frequency and urgency with or without urge incontinence. Stimulation of muscarinic receptors located in the bladder wall by the catheter is the triggering factor. Postoperative pain may be increased by the CRBD. Antimuscarinic drugs, as oxybutynin, are today the main treatment. Further studies are warranted to confirm efficacy of ketamine, tramadol and gabapentin in this situation.<br /> (Copyright © 2012 Société française d’anesthésie et de réanimation (Sfar). Published by Elsevier SAS. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
French
ISSN :
1769-6623
Volume :
31
Issue :
7-8
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Annales francaises d'anesthesie et de reanimation
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
22749555
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annfar.2012.03.009