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Urinary catheterisation is a procedure used to drain the bladder and collect urine, through a flexible tube called a catheter.
Articles for Urinary catheterisation
Introduction
Urinary catheterisation is a procedure where a thin, flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into the bladder to drain it.
Living with a urinary catheter
Its possible to live a relatively normal life with a long-term urinary catheter, although it may take some getting used to at first.
Risks of urinary catheterisation
The main disadvantage of using a urinary catheter is that it can sometimes allow bacteria to enter the body.
Types of urinary catheter
Different types of urinary catheter work in different ways.
