Catheter of Foley

The Foley catheter is presented as a drainage device with a balloon at the distal end. The balloon receives liquid through an additional channel, and the valve available at the proximal end of the catheter prevents the fluid from flowing back. A liquid-filled balloon ensures a stable state of the catheter in the bladder for a long time and prevents its loss. In order to remove the Foley catheter from the bladder, it is necessary to empty the balloon beforehand, most often it can be done with a conventional medical syringe.

Foley catheter for medical manipulations

The Foley catheter is designed for a variety of medical procedures associated with catheterization of the bladder. The product is made of thermoplastic, it is quite rigid before the introduction and softens from the body temperature. The catheter has a smooth transition to the stem, which significantly reduces the traumatism of the patient when it is inserted, it has a closed end and two side openings. The Foley catheter is packed in its unfolded form, this allows you to inject it directly from the package and do not touch it with non-sterile hands. Conductors are used to introduce children's catheters.

Distinctive characteristics of the Foley catheter

The catheter has three independent movements, with which it is possible to carry out washing of the bladder, hemostasis, instillation. The anti-return valve is designed specifically for filling a balloon with a normal medical syringe without a needle. The catheter is delivered in a sterile package and is intended for single use. A Foley catheter made of high-quality latex is manufactured and silicone coated on top. The catheter is necessarily tested for compliance of production and production quality with international standards, and therefore it is absolutely safe and reliable in application.

What is Foley's catheter for?

The Foley catheter is most commonly used for diseases of the genitourinary system (prostate adenoma, bladder cancer, obstruction of the urethra). It allows to significantly improve the quality of life of the patient with difficulty urinating, as well as many other problems associated with inflammatory or tumor-like processes in the genitourinary system. Often the Foley catheter is used during surgical interventions for the timely outflow of urine, in which case it will stand until the patient regains all the functions and he can not go to the toilet himself.

Silvered Foley Catheter

Foley's silvered catheter is most often used to treat and diagnose the bladder, because of the precious metal it can be used for a long time, as silver can kill harmful bacteria that damage the genito-urinary system. Despite the rather high cost of the catheter, many patients acquire it precisely because in this case they receive complete safety and prevention of infections.

Foley catheter. Care instructions.

1. The skin near the catheter needs to be treated daily.
2. The package with urine should be located necessarily below the belt.
3. The tube from the catheter can not be pulled, it is best to pin it to clothing so that it does not interfere with walking.
4. When in a horizontal position, make sure that the bag is below the level of the belt.
5. You can not allow loops and kinks on the tube.
6. The catheter from the tube should be disconnected if a replacement package for urine is needed.

In which case should I call the doctor immediately?

The doctor needs to call if:

1. The catheter is leaking or falling out
2. The urine has the smell of pus.
3. In the urine there were admixtures of blood, mucus or it became more turbid and dense.
4. Within 7-8 hours urine from the catheter was not received.
5. If the patient feels pain and burning in the abdomen, in the bladder, in the urethra or in the lower back.
6. If the patient has a shiver, chills, fever.

The Foley catheter and simple rules for caring for it can significantly improve the patient's quality of life and make it much easier.