Urinary Catheter Treatment Report
Most Popular Brands: Condom Catheter, Suprapubic Catheter, Foley Catheter (Show all)
See also: Self Catheterization
What is Urinary Catheter?
A urinary catheter is a tube used to drain urine. The type of catheter used depends on the patient's needs. It can be inserted through the urethera into the bladder or inserted directly into the bladder. External condom catheters are another option for male patients.
Reasons used & Efficacy
| Reasons used | # of patients | Major | Moderate | Slight | None | Can’t tell | # of patients evaluated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobility | 7 | 0 | |||||
| Other | 6 |
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1 | ||||
| General health | 4 | 0 | |||||
| Urinary urgency | 2 | 0 | |||||
| Weakness in legs | 2 | 0 | |||||
| Fatigue | 1 | 0 |
See all 27 patients currently using Urinary Catheter
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Side Effects
Stop Reasons
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Did not seem to work
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1 | 33% |
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Side effects too severe
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1 | 33% |
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Adherence, Burden & Cost See details from patient evaluations ▼
Report created on November 23, 2009.