Catheters: Essential Medical Devices for Patient Care

Catheters are thin flexible tubes used in medical procedures to deliver fluids to, or drain fluids from, the body. They are inserted through openings or surgical incisions to provide access to various internal organs and body cavities like the bladder, heart, blood vessels, and brain. Catheters play a vital role in diagnosing and treating many medical conditions.

Types of Catheters
There are different types of catheters depending on their intended use and insertion site. Some common catheter types include:

Urinary Catheters
Urinary Catheters are designed to drain urine from the bladder. They are either inserted through the urethra in the penis (Foley catheter) or directly through the abdomen into the bladder (suprapubic catheter). Foley catheters are widely used after surgeries to help patients urinate and in cases of urinary retention or incontinence.

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