Most Popular Brands: Condom Catheter, Suprapubic Catheter, Foley Catheter (Show all)
See also: Self Catheterization
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 | # 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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| 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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Report created on November 23, 2009.