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Catheter

A catheter is a thin plastic tube that is inserted into the body to obtain fluids/blood or give medicine. So some catheters can be placed in the veins and medicine given directly into the body, IV fluids given or blood sampled. A catheter can be placed in the bladder to drain urine etc..
Dr. Michael Depietro
Dr. Michael Depietroreviewed this
Pulmonary Critical Care 37 years experience
How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

Treats

Urinary obstruction
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