This fact sheet is to support information that has been given to you by a health professional. If you still find it difficult to understand or to follow these instructions, ask a medical professional to describe it again.
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- Drink half (½) a glass of fluid or water every hour or two litres over 24 hours. If you have a cup of tea or coffee, then do not drink other fluid in that hour
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- Reduce your drinking after 8 pm. Avoid drinking tea or coffee after 8 pm
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- If you take diuretic medication (such as Lasix) , take it in the morning and not late afternoon
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- Try to void (go to the toilet) every two to four hours or when you have the urge sensation to go; but do NOT wait longer than four hours
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- Try double or triple voiding , i.e. void in the bowl, walk around for five minutes and then go back again to void in the same bowl. Sometimes sitting on the toilet a bit longer also helps to empty your bladder a bit more. When you have finished double or triple voiding, call a nurse to measure your urine and to do a bladder scan straight away. Do not leave it for too long or the scan will not be accurate.
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- If you are voiding good amounts, and the measurements of residual urine are low, then your trial of void has been successful.
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- Take analgesia regularly if uncomfortable (Such as Panadol).
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- If the Trial of Void is unsuccessful, there are two options open to you that will be explained to you by a medical professional:
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 | - Option 1: you will be taught intermittent self catheterization to be managed at home.
| - Option 2: you may have the catheter re-inserted and discharged home; and be re-admitted to ward in 10 days' time for another Trial of Void.
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Where to get more information
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Royal Women's Hospital
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Urogynaecology Pelvic Floor Service
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Midwife and Continence Advisor
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Locked Bag 300
Grattan St & Flemington Rd, Parkville VIC 3052
Tel: (03) 8345 2000
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Disclaimer
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The Royal Women’s Hospital does not accept any liability to any person for the information or advice (or use of such information or advice) which is provided in this fact sheet or incorporated into it by reference. We provide this information on the understanding that all persons accessing it take responsibility for assessing its relevance and accuracy. Women are encouraged to discuss their health needs with a health practitioner. If you have concerns about your health, you should seek advice from your health care provider or if you require urgent care you should go to the nearest Emergency Dept.
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 This fact sheet is also available for download as pdfs in: Arabic, Chinese, Greek, Italian, Turkish, Vietnamese.
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Last updated Jan 2008
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