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  1. Foley’s Catheter is a thin, flexible catheter used especially to drain urine from the bladder by way of the urethra.

    Foley’s catheter is needed in cases such as:

    • In cases of acute urinary retention
    • When intake and output are being monitored
    • For preoperative management
    • To enhance healing in incontinent patients with open sacral and perineal wounds
    • For patients on prolonged bedrest
    • For patients needing end-of-life care

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