Indwelling urethral catheters (IUC) are routinely inserted for the purpose of monitoring urine output in patients with acute heart failure (AHF). The benefit of IUC in patients capable of complying with urine collection protocols is unclear, and IUC carry  multiple risks. This study describes the impact of IUC on AHF treatment.

Conclusions: Based on this retrospective analysis, the routine use of IUC may increase length of stay and UTI complications in AHF patients…