How long should a catheter stay after C-section?
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study is comparing how long a urinary catheter (a small tube that drains urine) stays in after a C-section when you had spinal or epidural anesthesia. The goal is to find out if a shorter time leads to fewer infections and more comfort.
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Who can take part
- You had a C-section at BC Women's Hospital.
- You received spinal or epidural anesthesia (not general anesthesia).
- You are 19 years of age or older.
- You are comfortable speaking and reading English.
- You are still in the hospital about 24 hours after your C-section.
- You are willing to talk about participating and there is no difficult circumstance preventing discussion.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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