Indwelling Catheter Information

Indwelling Catheter

1. Foley Catheters, are thin sterile tubes passed through the urethrainto the uninary bladder.
2. Known as indwelling as it remains in the body for a long time. 
3. It is held in place with a balloon at one end filled with sterile water
4. Urine is drained into a urine bag through one of the lumens. 
5. Available in a range of sizes.
6. Foley Catheters are commonly used :
   1. Obstruction to the urethra
   2. Urinary bladder malfunction due to nervous conditions
   3. Patients suffering from paralysis or mobility issues
   4. Comatose patients
7. Risks associated with Foley Catheters include: 
   1. Bleeding of the urethra
   2. Urinary tract infections
   3. Premature inflation of the balloon
   4. Breakage of the balloon upon insertion

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Number of Ports

2 Way: 2 ports for damage and inflation

3 Way: An additional port for irrigation

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Material

Latex: Cost effective & more common

Silicone: Suitable for latex allergies

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Tip

Coude Tip: A 45-degree bend at the tip to bypass an enlarged prostate.

Council Tip: A small hole at the tip due to which they can pass over a wire