A 47 yo man met with a RTA. He has multiple injuries

A 47 yo man met with a RTA. He has multiple injuries. Pelvic fx is confirmed. He has not passed
urine in the last 4 hrs. What is the next appropriate management for this pt?
a. Urethral catheter
b. Suprapubic catheter
c. IV fluids
d. IV furosemide
e. Insulin
Q. 1. What is the key?
Q. 2. What is the reason of this management?
Ans. 1. The key is B. Suprapubic catheter.
Ans. 2. In pelvic fracture there is chance of urethral rupture and hence displacement of
urethral catheter while try to place it.

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