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Infrequent Voiding Syndrome: Don't Fall Victim To This Common Problem In Nurses!

The purpose of this article is to discuss infrequent voiding syndrome, which is an affliction that commonly strikes bedside nursing staff.

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4E.SM

4E.SM

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I believe I had already fallen victim to this sydnrome.

brandy1017

brandy1017, ASN, RN

2,741 Posts

Specializes in Critical Care.

Once I turned 40, that was all over, OAB kicked in and it makes sure I don't forget to pee! Still it doesn't bother me as much at work as when I'm off the clock. Wonder why? I don't skimp on water, lol, I look forward to fresh ice water, one of the perks of working at a hospital, haha.

I agree with the foley though, it would be nice I'm all for it! I don't want to be one of the "foley free" when I'm old and sick!

To the OP that had to give the "code" to the bathroom out, why is the bathroom locked in the first place? That is ridiculous! and an accident waiting to happen! haha

Hoosier69

Hoosier69

64 Posts

found this article extremely interesting. as a staff nurse for many, many years, i know all too well about 'holding it' for long

periods. i always wondered how the operating room staff could 'hold it' so long too. don't have a problem with infrequency, though now.

yes, how do operating room staff curb their bladders, esp. during long procedures??

TheCommuter

TheCommuter, BSN, RN

226 Articles; 27,608 Posts

Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych. Has 17 years experience.
yes, how do operating room staff curb their bladders, esp. during long procedures??

my mother underwent a liver transplantation surgery that lasted approximately 8 hours, which is quite a long procedure. i was not a nurse back then, but now that i am a nurse i do wonder how people in the operating room deal with the need to empty their bladders.

GitanoRN

GitanoRN, BSN, MSN, RN

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Specializes in Trauma, ER, ICU, CCU, PACU, GI, Cardiology, OR. Has 55 years experience.
my mother underwent a liver transplantation surgery that lasted approximately 8 hours, which is quite a long procedure. i was not a nurse back then, but now that i am a nurse i do wonder how people in the operating room deal with the need to empty their bladders.

we usually rotate among ourselves when mother nature calls and we can't hold it any longer, however, if you're a newbie at or they tend to make you wait until the procedure is over... and you're cross-eyed :uhoh3:

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