It’s a Miracle: Tales from the Front Line

“I'm in agony,” he says as I check that his catheter is empty.

A quick examination reveals the problem. 

“Your catheter is blocked and you're in retention,” I say. “I need to change it.” 

With a grimace, he agrees and lies on the bed. I set to work removing the blocked catheter and inserting a new one. 

Urinary retention occurs when you can't empty your bla…