Answer
Temporary urinary retention or incontinence can occur while a spinal block is active; staff may monitor bladder function or use a temporary catheter.
Sources for this answer
- Bupivacaine Heavy 5 mg/ml Solution for Injection — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
- NHSNHS · NHS medicine guidance
General medicine information. Follow the instructions for your own medicine and speak to a pharmacist or clinician about your individual circumstances.