What can happen if a foley catheter is not deflated before its removal?

In the hospital setting, nurses have to deal with this issue on a pretty regular basis. Pulling a Foley Catheter out causes:

* Pain * Hematuria (bloody urine) * Possible bladder trauma * Possible urethra trauma * Possible prostate trauma * Bladder irrigation * Surgical repair of damage * Possible short term, or even long term, incontinence * Increased risk for infection * Possible need for additional medical interventions

* ** Bladder irrigation

** Surgical repair