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Suprapubic catheters. so i can ask the questions, are there proper names for what i call little white curly tail and regular brown catheters. both 14fr?
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You may want to check on the package for the brand name because the 14 fr is just the size of the catheter.
Answered 8/29/2023
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The first is called a pig-tail cath and the other a Foley catheter
Answered 8/30/2023
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