Before revision: Indications Common indications for urinary catheterization include acute or chronic urinary retention (which can damage the kidneys) , orthopaedic procedures that may limit a patient's movement, the need for accurate monitoring of input and output (such as in an ICU), benign prostatic hyperplasia, incontinence , and the effects of various surgical interventions involving the bladder, prostate or bowel.
After revision: Indications Common indications for urinary catheterization include acute or chronic urinary retention (which can damage the kidneys) , orthopaedic procedures that may limit a patient's movement, the need for accurate monitoring of input and output (such as in an ICU), urinary incontinence that may compromise the ability to heal woundsfrom conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia, , and the effects of various surgical interventions involving the bladder, prostate or bowel.