Foley Catheter
What Is Foley Catheter
A Foley catheter (also called an indwelling urinary catheter or balloon catheter) is a medical device inserted through the urethra into the bladder to drain urine for either short-term or long-term use. Its key feature is a deflatable balloon at the tip, which is inflated with sterile water after insertion to secure the catheter inside the bladder and prevent accidental dislodgment.
Indications for Foley Catheter Use
The Foley catheter is primarily indicated in the following clinical scenarios
Urinary Retention
Inability to void spontaneously (e.g., due to benign prostatic hyperplasia/BPH or neurogenic bladder dysfunction)
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Surgical Applications
Intraoperative and postoperative urine output monitoring (e.g., during general anesthesia or urological procedures)
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Long-term Immobilized Patients
Bedridden individuals requiring continuous drainage (e.g., stroke patients or spinal cord injury cases)
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Critical Care Monitoring
Accurate urine measurement for renal function assessment in ICU settings
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Urological Therapeutics
Management of specific genitourinary conditions (e.g., bladder irrigation or hemostasis control)
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