Self bladder emptying compared to insertion of indwelling catheter, to empty the bladder for caesarean sectio
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Women undergoing planned caesarean sectionPregnancy and Childbirth
- Registration Number
- ISRCTN15821791
- Lead Sponsor
- niversity Malaya Medical Centre
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Ongoing
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 400
Inclusion Criteria
1. Planned caesarean section
2. Age 18 years and above
3. Gestational age (supported by dating ultrasound) =37 weeks
4. Singleton pregnancy
5. Reassuring fetal heart rate tracing
Exclusion Criteria
1. Patients with evidence of urinary tract infection or recurrent antenatal UTI
2. Presence of large (>4 cm) ovarian or uterine masses
3. Anticipated pelvic adhesion
4. Anticipated difficult surgery or prolonged surgery time such as cases of placenta previa or accreta spectrum
5. Patients with severe pre-eclampsia or any other conditions requiring postoperative monitoring of urinary output
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method