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Urinary Catheter for breast augmentation- is it standard?

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anchor611Apr 18, 2020

Is it common practice to have a urinary catheter (just during surgery) since general anesthesia is used? I am asking specifically for a breast augmentation and lift surgery. What other invasive peri-operative interventions are 'standard' or considered best practices? Also, are all patients NPO 12 hours prior? What about drinking water? I read some research re: drinking water up to 4-6 hours prior to surgery has no added risk and may help with patient disposition. Thoughts?

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