Urethral Catheritisation

Question 1

What are the 4 indications for use of a catheter?

Answer 1

1. Acute and chronic urinary retention
2. Acute bladder outlet obstruction
3. To aid surgery, for pre-operative needs
4. For output monitoring

Question 2

What are the 2 contraindications for a catheter?

Answer 2

1. Acute prostatitis

2. Urethral injury due to trauma/surgery to pelvis or urinary tract

Question 3

What are the alternatives to use of a catheter?

Answer 3

1. Suprapubic catheter and 2. Ultrasound guided drainage