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11 nov. 2015 · For more than 3500 years, urinary catheters have been used to drain the bladder when it fails to empty. For people with impaired bladder function and for whom the method is feasible, clean intermittent self-catheterization is the optimal procedure.
- Roger C. L. Feneley, Ian B. Hopley, Peter Neil Temple Wells
- 10.3109/03091902.2015.1085600
- 2015
- 2015/11/11
- Overview
- Uses
- Intermittent catheter
- Indwelling catheters
- External catheters
- Living with a catheter
- Summary
A urinary catheter is a flexible tube for draining urine from the bladder. It may be necessary for a person to use a urinary catheter if they have difficulty passing urine naturally.
This article outlines the different types of urinary catheter and provides advice on how to avoid side effects.
A doctor may recommend a urinary catheter for a person who has difficulties when urinating. Reasons for needing a catheter can include:
•a blockage in the urethra, which is the tube that carries urine out of the bladder
•injury to the urethra
•an enlarged prostate in males
•birth defects affecting the urinary tract
•kidney, ureter, or bladder stones
The intermittent catheter, or a standard catheter, is a thin, flexible tube that a person temporarily inserts into their bladder through the urethra.
The external end of the tube may be left open, allowing the urine to drain into a receptacle. Another option is to attach the tube to an external drainage bag, which collects the urine.
An indwelling catheter is similar to an intermittent catheter but remains in place for a period of days or weeks.
One end of the indwelling catheter has a deflated balloon attached. A healthcare provider will insert this end into the bladder and then inflate the balloon with sterile water to hold the catheter in place.
There are two main types of indwelling catheter, which have different insertion techniques:
•Urethral catheter. Also called a Foley catheter, the healthcare provider inserts this type through a person’s urethra.
Some males have the option of using an external catheter. This is a condom-like device that fits over the penis. A tube attached to the catheter collects urine into a drainage bag.
Doctors usually recommend external catheters for males with incontinence who do not experience urinary blockages or retention and can use the catheter themselves.
Some people may find living with a catheter challenging and uncomfortable at first. However, as people become more accustomed to the catheter, they generally find that it has less impact on their daily lives.
This section provides tips on how to prevent and overcome some of the possible complications of catheter use.
A urinary catheter is an important aid for people who have difficulty passing urine. There are several different types available, and a person should talk to their doctor about the type that is best suited to their needs.
A common complication of using any type of catheter is an increased risk of UTIs. However, a person can reduce this risk by practicing good personal hygiene and catheter care, as well as learning how to use the equipment correctly.
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- Jacquelyn Cafasso
An indwelling urinary catheter is inserted in the same way as an intermittent catheter, but the catheter is left in place. The catheter is held in the bladder by a water-filled balloon, which prevents it falling out. These types of catheters are often known as Foley catheters.
A urinary catheter is a flexible tube used to empty the bladder and collect urine in a drainage bag. Urinary catheters are usually inserted by a doctor or nurse. They can either be inserted through the tube that carries urine out of the bladder (urethral catheter) or through a small opening made in your lower tummy (suprapubic catheter).
9 août 2023 · Bladder catheters are used for urinary drainage, or as a means to collect urine for measurement. Many clinical situations are appropriate for the placement of catheters, but too frequently they are used without proper indication or continued longer than needed.
