Dexmedetomidine for Catheter-related Bladder Discomfort
Dexmedetomidine for Catheter-related Bladder Discomfort
To evaluate the efficacy of dexmedetomidine for the prevention of catheter-related bladder
 discomfort
After transurethral bladder resection, large-sized foley catheter have been used for drainage
 of urine and residual blood. Because of urinary catheterization, patients usually experiences
 catheter-related bladder discomfort defined as a burning sensation with an urge to void or
 discomfort in the supra-pubic region caused by catheter- related bladder irritation.

 Dexmedetomidine is an alpha-2 antagonist and used as an analgesic agent. The investigators
 try to evaluate The efficacy of dexmedetomidine for the treatment of catheter-related bladder
 discomfort
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Patients scheduled for transurethral bladder resection

 -  ASA I-III

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Patient who disagrees to participate this investigation

 -  Patient with severe cardiovascular disease

 -  Patient with small-sized foley catheter (less than 18 Fr.)

 -  Patinets with any urinary tract obstructions

 -  Patient with hyperactive or neurogenic bladder

 -  Patients with chronic renal failure

 -  Patient with morbidly obese

 -  Patients with neurogenic disorder

 -  Patient with medications for chronic pain