This Week's Podcast
Episode 146
October 17th at 10:30am CT
Voiding Trial After Catheter Removal: What to Expect
What is a voiding trial, and what happens when your urinary catheter is removed?
In this episode of UroPatient, hosted and presented by Vic Senese, RN, BSN, FAUNA, we explain the voiding trial in simple, patient-friendly terms.
A voiding trial is commonly performed when a healthcare professional wants to determine whether a patient can empty their bladder effectively after a urinary catheter has been removed.
If you've had a Foley catheter, urinary retention, prostate surgery, bladder surgery, or another procedure affecting urination, you may eventually be asked to participate in a voiding trial.
But what exactly happens?
In this episode, we'll discuss:
🔹 What is a voiding trial?
🔹 Why would your healthcare provider recommend one?
🔹 What happens when the urinary catheter is removed?
🔹 How is the bladder filled or allowed to fill?
🔹 When will you be asked to urinate?
🔹 How do healthcare professionals determine whether you're emptying your bladder?
🔹 What is a bladder scan or post-void residual?
🔹 What happens if you successfully pass the voiding trial?
🔹 What happens if you can't urinate or don't empty your bladder completely?
🔹 Why might a catheter need to be replaced?
A voiding trial can be an important step toward determining whether you can safely remain catheter-free. Passing a voiding trial doesn't necessarily mean everything is permanently resolved, and not passing one doesn't necessarily mean you will need a catheter forever. Your healthcare team will consider your individual situation, bladder function, medical history and the amount of urine remaining in your bladder.
This episode is designed to help patients and families understand what to expect and what questions they may want to ask their healthcare professional.
If you or someone you know has a urinary catheter, has experienced urinary retention, or is preparing for catheter removal, this episode can help explain the process.
Hosted and presented by Vic Senese, RN, BSN, FAUNA, host of UroPatient.
*The expert's opinions in this communication are personal and not representative of any organization. They are for informational purposes only, not official guidance. Viewers are advised to use their judgment, seek additional advice, and take responsibility for any actions based on these opinions.
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