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How long do you clamp a foley to bladder train ?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

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!

Dr Balin agreed

Answered 7/19/2017

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