Urinary Catheters
Alternate Names : Foley Catheter, How to Insert a Catheter, How to Remove a Catheter, Suprapubic Catheters
Long term (indwelling) urethral catheters
A catheter that is left in place for a period of time may be attached to a drainage bag to collect the urine. There are two types of drainage bags. One type is a leg bag, which is a smaller drainage device that attaches by elastic bands to the leg. A leg bag is usually worn during the day since it fits discreetly under pants or skirts, and is easily emptied into the toilet. The other type of drainage bag is a larger drainage device (down drain) that may be used during the night. This device is usually hung on the bed or placed on the floor.
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