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Foley Catheters: Uses, Types, Procedure, and Care
A Foley catheter is a flexible medical tube designed to drain urine from the bladder and is commonly used when a patient is unable to urinate naturally. It is one of the most widely used urinary catheters in hospitals, clinics, and home healthcare settings. The device is inserted through the urethra into the bladder, where a small balloon is inflated with sterile water to keep it in place.
What is a Foley Catheter?
A Foley catheter is an indwelling urinary catheter that remains in the bladder for a period of time. It is named after Dr. Frederic Foley, who introduced the design. The catheter allows continuous urine drainage into a collection bag, helping manage urinary retention and monitoring urine output in critically ill patients.
Common Uses of Foley Catheters