1. STRAIGHT CATHETERIZATION PROTOCOL
DID NOT VOID 4-6 HRS AFTER REMOVAL OF
INDWELLING URINARY CATHETER (IUC)
BLADDER SCAN #1
≤ 300 mL
> 300 mL
Notify provider
Obtain order for straight cath
Reassess in 4-6 hrs
yes
yes
STRAIGHT CATHETERIZATION PROTOCOL
Can patient void?
Ask patient to void
Can patient void? no no
POST VOID
BLADDER SCAN
BLADDER SCAN #2
Notify provider
Reassess in 2 hrs
≤ 300 mL
> 300 mL
Notify provider of results
Continue to monitor
Obtain order for straight cath q6-8 hrs until bladder function returns
Consider IUC only if patient can’t tolerate or if with urethral trauma
Consider urology consult for retention of unknown etiology