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The document outlines the HOUDINI Urinary Catheter Removal Protocol, detailing criteria for catheter removal and steps to follow based on patient conditions. It specifies that if any of the listed criteria are met, the urinary catheter should not be removed. If none are met, the registered nurse can proceed with removal and must document the process. Post-removal assessments and actions are also described to ensure proper patient care.

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What does the Houdini acronym stand for?

The HOUDINI criteria to guide the daily review of continuing urinary catheter indication facilitating timely removal of the urinary catheter as soon as it is no longer required, is based around the acronym H - Haematuria, O - Obstruction, U - Urological / Major Pelvic / Prolonger Surgery, D - Decubitus ulcer, I -

What is the success rate of the twoc?

Trial without catheter (TWOC) is a novel approach, and it should be considered for those with spontaneous AUR, with a success rate of 23 to 40% [4,5].

What are common problems after catheter removal?

A failed TWOC is determined when a patient fails to void successfully, effectively resulting in a need to re-catheterise (Gilbert, 2006). If a patient repeatedly fails a TWOC procedure, or has repeated episodes of urinary retention, urology opinion should be sought.

Who created the Houdini protocol?

The HOUDINI protocol was developed by Adams et al (2012) and is a nurse driven protocol offering staff a method of determining when to remove a catheter.

How successful is a twoc?

[16] reported that a successful TWOC was achieved in 44% of patients with in-and-out catheterization, in 51% of those with 2 days of indwelling catheterization and in 62% of those with 7 days of indwelling catheterization, which suggests that prolonged catheterization may usually be associated with a greater success

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The HOUDINI protocol was developed by Adams et al (2012) and is a nurse-driven protocol offering staff a method of determining when to remove a catheter.

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Potential risks and complications of catheter removal Feeling the urgent need to pass , but being unable to. Passing very small amounts of or dribbling . Pain and discomfort in your lower abdomen. Swelling in your lower abdomen.

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