Effect of extubation time of indwelling urinary catheters on postoperative recovery after cesarean section.
- Author:
Bi ZHOU
1
;
Zhihai LIN
;
Yusong HUANG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adult; Catheters, Indwelling; Cesarean Section; rehabilitation; Device Removal; Female; Humans; Postoperative Period; Pregnancy; Time Factors; Young Adult
- From: Journal of Southern Medical University 2012;32(8):1221-1222
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo study the effect of extubation time of indwelling urinary catheters on postoperative recovery after cesarean section.
METHODSA total of 138 parturients undergoing elective cesarean delivery were randomized into experimental group and control group to have the urinary catheters removed at 6-8 h and 24 h after cesarean section, respectively.
RESULTSCompared with the control group, the experimental group showed significantly decreased incidences of urinary tract infection and urethral irritation (P<0.05), with also a significantly increased rate of autonomous urination and a higher degree of comfort (P<0.05) after removing the catheter.
CONCLUSIONA shortened indwelling time of urinary catheters can promote postoperative recovery after cesarean section.
