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What size catheter should be used for senior citizen (female)?
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Pick size for leaks: Start with average size, and go larger if leaking urine. Too small a size may be harder to get into the bladder. Just buy two or three different ones (inexpensive) and you will find out quickly enough which one works out best for you!
Answered 12/10/2014
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Catheter: You may benefit from a 8 fr pediatric catheter if you are doing self catheterization.
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