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What is the primary purpose of a urinary catheter?
What is a common material used to make urinary catheters?
What is a potential disadvantage of using latex catheters?
What is the primary advantage of silicone catheters?
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What is the purpose of the balloon at the distal end of a Foley catheter?
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What is the unit of measurement for catheter sizes?
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How often are catheters typically changed for adults?
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What is a common condition that may require the use of a urinary catheter?
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What type of catheter is used for temporary drainage or to collect urine samples for laboratory tests?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Urinary Catheters
- A urinary catheter is a thin tube used to help drain urine from the bladder.
- Its therapeutic purposes include helping patients with urinary incontinence, urinary retention, or those who need urine samples for laboratory tests.
Types of Urinary Catheters
- Catheters come in different sizes, materials, and tip shapes (e.g., straight, curved, or angled).
- Each type is designed for a specific patient and purpose.
Materials Used
- Catheters are made of two common materials: latex and silicone.
- Latex catheters can cause allergic reactions, irritation to the urethral mucosa, and encrustation, which can lead to urethral trauma during removal.
- Silicone catheters are more tolerant of the body, non-adherent to the urethral endothelium, and can remain in place for 3-4 months without needing to be changed.
Types of Urinary Catheters (continued)
- There are two main types of catheters: Foley and Relatón.
- Foley catheters are used for long-term drainage and have a balloon at the distal end that is inflated with 10 milliliters of sterile water to secure it in the bladder.
- Relatón catheters are shorter, more rigid, and used for temporary drainage or to collect urine samples for laboratory tests.
Catheter Sizes
- Catheter sizes are measured in French units (e.g., 14Fr, 16Fr, etc.).
- One French unit is equivalent to 0.3 millimeters.
- Common catheter sizes for adults are 14Fr, 16Fr, 18Fr, 20Fr, and 22Fr, while pediatrics use 6Fr and 10Fr.
Additional Information
- Catheters can be used in various medical conditions, such as prostate surgery, spinal cord injuries, or multiple sclerosis.
- The frequency of changing catheters depends on hospital protocols and patient needs.
Urinary Catheters
- Thin tube used to drain urine from the bladder
- Therapeutic purposes: managing urinary incontinence, retention, and collecting urine samples for lab tests
Types of Urinary Catheters
- Varying sizes, materials, and tip shapes (straight, curved, angled) for specific patients and purposes
- Two main types: Foley and Relatón
Materials Used
- Two common materials: latex and silicone
- Latex catheters: can cause allergic reactions, urethral mucosa irritation, and encrustation
- Silicone catheters: tolerant of the body, non-adherent, and can remain in place for 3-4 months without removal
Foley Catheters
- Used for long-term drainage
- Feature a balloon at the distal end inflated with 10ml of sterile water to secure it in the bladder
Relatón Catheters
- Used for temporary drainage and collecting urine samples
- Shorter, more rigid, and without a balloon
Catheter Sizes
- Measured in French units (e.g., 14Fr, 16Fr)
- One French unit = 0.3 millimeters
- Common sizes for adults: 14Fr, 16Fr, 18Fr, 20Fr, and 22Fr
- Pediatric sizes: 6Fr and 10Fr
Additional Information
- Used in various medical conditions: prostate surgery, spinal cord injuries, and multiple sclerosis
- Catheter-changing frequency depends on hospital protocols and patient needs
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Learn about the purpose and types of urinary catheters, including their materials and designs, used to help patients with urinary issues.
