The performance of intermittent catheterization is dated back to 1970. Back then this was termed as a home, non-sterile self technique. Today, hundreds and thousands of people use this technique to manage their bladder function problems. This is in the backdrop of improved effectiveness and safety of the procedure. Intermittent catheterization is the process whereby [...]
One of most essential skills that one requires in medicine is to know how to insert a urinary catheter. Incontinence (the condition that is treated using a urinary catheter) is a very common condition found all over the world. This condition is treated by inserting into a patient’s bladder a long term (indwelling) catheter or [...]
This article is a sequel to the well received article on frequently asked questions regarding Foley catheters. The following set of additional questions have been selected for people who are interested to know the nitty-gritty of Foley catheter use: 1- What is “catheter care”? What does one do when unwanted and dirty stuff comes into [...]
A catheter is one of those few inventions whose applications in medicine are almost limitless. Not just this, new applications for catheters come up every now and then. The foley is one of the most popular catheters used for long medical procedures and surgeries. It is specifically used in complications relating to urinary incontinence. It may also [...]
A catheter is a small tube that is inserted into the body, usually into a cavity, duct or vessel. A catheter can either be soft and flexible or hard and solid depending upon its use. To help a layman visualize a catheter, it is the needle attached to the end of a drip pipe. A [...]
