Lidocaine (UroJect) for Male Foleys

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  1. Frequency of Lidocaine Use -- And Technique (SATA)

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      Use: I generally use lidocaine when placing male Foleys
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      Use: I generally do *not* use lidocaine when placing male Foleys
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      Method: I place the lidocaine in the tray, use it to lube the Foley, and then place the Foley
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      Method: I instill the lidocaine into the urethra and then place the Foley
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      Method: I instill the lidocaine, occlude the distal urethra, wait 20-30 min, and then place the Foley

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I'm wondering what people's personal practices generally are regarding lidocaine prior to placing male Foleys.

I've used it intermittently over the last 4 years.

I've had two cases with A&O men who'd had a prior Foley who were very apprehensive and said it was a horrible experience. In both cases, using the lidocaine and then waiting for 20-30 min, the men said that they hardly felt it.

There are a few published studies that find that it significantly reduces discomfort when placing foleys.

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