Efficacy of Lidocaine Gel in Reducing Foley Catheter Discomfort in Surgical Patients

Exploring the Potential Efficacy of Lidocaine Gel in Reducing Discomfort in Patients Undergoing Surgical Procedures Requiring Foley Catheter Placement

This study will evaluate whether lidocaine gel for urinary catheter insertion would decrease pain and discomfort associate with Foley catheters upon awakening from general anesthesia in the post anesthesia care unit. As a secondary objective, the study will evaluate bacterial colony counts from urine obtained from the surgical patients after insertion of the Foley catheter prior to prophylactic antimicrobial administration.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Males requiring catheterization for surgical procedures scheduled for less than 4 hours.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Females, patients with preexisting urological conditions, and infections