Table 3.

Reason for IUC continuation in after-BPA group if exemption criteria were met^† and days with catheter.

Exemption Reason	N=247 (%)	Days with IUC*
Epidural in place	156 (63%)	4.0 ± 1.5
Needed for intake and output	34 (14%)	4.5 ± 2.3
Urinary retention	2 (1%)	2.9 ± 0.3
Patient critically ill	3 (1%)	2.5 ± 0.5
Post perineal procedure	32 (13%)	4.2 ± 2.0
Prolonged procedure	1 (0.4%)	7.2
Incontinence/wound protection	1 (0.4%)	5.0
Immobilization	17 (7%)	3.9 ± 1.3
Needed for medication	1 (0.4%)	5.7

Abbreviations: IUC, indwelling urinary catheter

^†All possible exemption criteria listed in this table

^*Mean ± SD

^**All epidural patients 3.3 ± 1.9