Foley Catheter (cont.)
Medical Author:
Arasi Thangavelu-Veluswamy, MD, FAAEM
Coauthor:
Devi Thangavelu, MD
Medical Editor:
Ruben Olmedo, MD
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
James S Cohen, MD
IN THIS ARTICLESynonyms and KeywordsFoley catheter, foley catheter, bladder catheter, male urethral catheterization, female urethral catheterization, indwelling catheter, leg bag, drainage bag, catheterization, urine retention, obstruction of the urethra, urine output monitoring, nerve-related bladder dysfunction, spinal trauma, catheter balloon, incontinence, urinary incontinence, bladder control problems Viewer Comments & ReviewsFoley Catheter - ProcedureThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What procedure did you have that required a Foley catheter? |
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