“Do you get a catheter during jaw surgery?”
I am a 25 year old female. I want to know if you get a catheter during jaw surgery?
2 Answers
no
A urinary catheter (Foley) is generally not required in routine jaw surgery. In cases where procedures are expected to be lengthy (to avoid bladder distension), or when there is significant concerns with bleeding or management of blood pressure and cardiovascular status, a catheter may be used to document renal perfusion via urinary output. This is a decision that is made by the operating surgeon and anesthesia provider.
