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Indications in chronic retention

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Catheterisation is indicated in chronic retention in:

  • acute on chronic retention
  • a patient who is ill, managing a medical emergency - catheterisation may correct an underlying hyperkalaemia and promote a subsequent diuresis
  • the patient who already has a urinary tract infection

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