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How to remove 3 ways foley catheter ?

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Dr. Glenn Messina answered

Specializes in Aesthetic Medicine

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

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/5/2020

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