Management of Acute Urinary Retention in the Emergency Department
An algorithmic approach to urinary retention.
Relieve the obstruction
Foley
Cudet cather
Silicone catheter
Suprapubic catheter
Determine the cause -
Structural
Medications / Toxicologic
Neurologic
Infectious
Alpha blockers
Antibiotics
Slow vs rapid bladder decompression
Admit or discharge
Phimosis and Paraphimosis
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