Rates of bacteriuria in laboring women with epidural analgesia: continuous vs intermittent bladder catheterization.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare the rates of bacteriuria in laboring women with epidural analgesia with the use of intermittent bladder catheterization (IC) vs continuous indwelling Foley catheterization (CIF).

Study Design: We conducted a randomized, nonblinded trial in which 160 laboring women received IC or CIF. An initial catheterized urine culture was taken at the time of epidural placement.

Assessment of internet-based information regarding pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence.

Objective: This study aimed to establish descriptive data on the content, accuracy, and relevance of Internet-based information regarding pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence.

Methods: Using the search terms, urinary incontinence, uterine prolapse, dropped uterus, cystocele, and dropped bladder, the first 20 Web sites that appeared in each of 3 highly used search engines were identified. Two experienced reviewers independently evaluated each site for specific content, relevance, and accuracy.