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Urinary Retention

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Avoid OpioidsDehydrationHypovolemiaHypotensionShockUnstable ElectrolytesOptimize HydrationOptimize ElectrolytesRenal Dysfunction

Pathophysiology

Urinary retention is the inability to void voluntarily, confirmed by an elevated post-void residual. Normal micturition depends on two systems working in sequence. Filling is sympathetic —...

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