Catheter

Catheterization is a medical procedure involving the insertion of a thin tube called a catheter into the body. This tube can be placed into various parts of the body, such as the bladder, urethra, blood vessels, or other hollow organs, depending on the specific medical need.

Indications for Catheterization:

Catheterization serves several purposes, a common use is for urinary drainage, addressing situations like acute retention, monitoring output in critical cases, aiding after surgery, or providing comfort in end-of-life care. Another crucial application is in dialysis, where catheters facilitate blood filtration for patients with severe kidney dysfunction. Catheters can also be used to deliver fluids, medications, or nutrition directly into the bloodstream, administer specific drugs, or collect fluid samples for...