Inappropriate Uses

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• As a substitute for obtaining urine specimens

• For prolonged postoperative duration without appropriate indication

• For convenience of staff or patient

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Appropriate Indications

 

• Acute urinary retention or bladder outlet obstruction

• Accurate measurement of urinary output in critically ill patients

• Perioperative use for selected surgical procedures

• Assistance in healing open sacral or perineal wounds

• Patient requires prolonged immobilization (unstable spine, multiple traumatic injuries)

• End-of-life comfort care.

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CDC Guidelines​