Question 1

for how long a man should have a foley on.

Accepted Answer

Shortest time: You are probably referring to Foley's catheter inserted in the bladder. It should be removed as early as possible because of the complications associated with long term use.

Question 2

what causes leaky cathetra/foley

Accepted Answer

Defect: It could be defected product or not insert properly, such as forgot to inflat the ballon.

Question 3

how long do you clamp a foley to bladder train ?

Accepted Answer

As needed.: You need to fill bladder to get optimal contraction.  It depends on fluid intake and severity.  Obviously these times differ between patients, so no specific time can be given!

Question 4

what's the difference between a foley cathater and any other kind of cathater?

Accepted Answer

See below: A Foley catheter goes into your penis into your bladder so you don't have to get up and go pee.  The other catheters are used to inject contrast, medicine or other substances into your stomach or artery or vein.

Question 5

how is it determined when to replace a pigtail suprapubic cath or a foley. just been told every 3 months in my case! others say 4 to 6 weeks?

Accepted Answer

: It depends on the size of the catheter lumen, amount of mucus/debris produced by the bladder and the condition for which it is placed. So it is not a fixed period.

Question 6

how to remove 3 ways foley catheter ?

Accepted Answer

Steps: Deflate the balloon
gently pull forward and out
no tugging make sure the balloon is really deflated

Question 7

how is saw palmetto when person has a foley?

Accepted Answer

Okay: This won't hurt. In many observational studies, this was thought to help with urine blockage. However, in a very large randomized trial funded by the nih it was shown to be no better than placebo. Consider an alpha-blocker such as doxazosin or tamsulosin instead. These are prescriptions with minimal side effects.

Question 8

what can cause blood in the urine in foley bag?

Accepted Answer

Trauma/infection: Usually trauma or and infection.

Question 9

how can i avoid problems from my foley catheter?

Accepted Answer

Drainage: Make sure the catheter is not kinked, is draining appropriately & take a prophylactic antibiotic if the catheter is in for any significant period of time.

Question 10

is a malecot catheter the same as a foley catheter?

Accepted Answer

No: A Malecot catheter is more typically used to drain the kidney via a passage through the back or the bladder through a suprapubic passage.  It has soft extended flanges at its tip to help hold it in place.  A Foley catheter has a smooth rounded tip and is inserted into the urethra to drain the bladder

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For how long a man should have a foley on.

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What causes leaky cathetra/foley

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How long do you clamp a foley to bladder train ?

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What's the difference between a foley cathater and any other kind of cathater?

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How is it determined when to replace a pigtail suprapubic cath or a foley. just been told every 3 months in my case! others say 4 to 6 weeks?

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How to remove 3 ways foley catheter ?

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How is saw palmetto when person has a foley?

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What can cause blood in the urine in foley bag?

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How can i avoid problems from my foley catheter?

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Is a malecot catheter the same as a foley catheter?

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