What is Foley Catheter?
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TYPES:Generic: Urinary Catheter
Foley catheters are flexible (usually latex) tubes that are passed through the urethra during urinary catheterization and into the bladder to drain urine. They are retained by means of a balloon at the tip which is inflated with sterile water.
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How do members experience Foley Catheter?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bladder problems | 25 | 11 | |
| Neurogenic bladder | 10 | 9 | |
| Urinary incontinence | 7 | 2 | |
| Improve mobility | 4 | 3 | |
| Urinary retention | 4 | 9 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Urinary tract infection | 5 | |
| Uncomfortable | 2 | |
| Urinary incontinence | 2 | |
| Bladder problems | 1 | |
| Bladder spasms | 1 | |
| Difficulty with orgasm | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 10 | |
| Moderate | 7 | |
| Mild | 7 | |
| None | 5 |
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