When do clamp a foley?

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  1. This is a discussion on When do clamp a foley? in LPN / LVN Corner, part of General Nursing ... I had a resident with urinary retention. Inserter a foley with almost 1000 ml in return. I was...

    by Aug 16, '12
    I had a resident with urinary retention. Inserter a foley with almost 1000 ml in return.
    I was asked by a colleague if I clamped the foley.? I seem to be getting a mix feedback regarding when to clamp . Any thoughts on this ?
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    by Zen123 Aug 16, '12 12:09 am
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  4. Aug 16, '12 by
    shoot. Sorry about the typo. It's late!
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    Aug 16, '12 by
    I've heard to clamp after 500cc, after 1000cc, due to chance of bladder spasms and hypotension. I never clamp it, and have never had a pt suffer any negative effects from it.
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