Removing the catheter. How to insert or remove a catheter for a dog or cat at home? Potential Complications of Using Urinary Catheters

A urinary catheter, or Foley catheter, is a thin, flexible tube that drains urine from the bladder into a small pouch outside the body. Removing the catheter is quite simple, but many people find it difficult to do it themselves. If you experience significant discomfort, you should immediately consult a doctor.

Steps

How to remove a urinary catheter

Wash your hands with soap and warm water. Lather your palms and forearms well and rub them for at least 20 seconds. This is approximately how long it takes to sing the famous song "Happy Birthday to You". Then wash your hands thoroughly.

You will need to wash your hands in the same way when you remove the catheter.
Dry your hands with a paper towel and throw it away. It is best to do this near the trash can, since you will also need to throw the catheter away there.

To make catheter removal easier, empty the catheter bag. The bag may have a special opening, a clip that opens to the side, or a screw cap. Pour the contents of the bag into the toilet. You may also need to measure your urine volume if your doctor has advised you to do so.
- Then close the pouch with a clip or cap. This will prevent leakage.
- If your urine is cloudy, foul-smelling, or contains blood, tell your doctor right away.
Find a comfortable position to remove the catheter. You will need to undress from the waist down. It is best to lie on your back, bend your knees and spread them, placing your feet straight.
- You can take the butterfly pose. Lie on your back, spread your knees and bring your feet together.
- Lying on your back will relax your urethra and bladder, making it easier to remove the catheter.
Put on gloves and rinse the tube. It is important to use gloves to reduce the risk of infection. Once you are wearing gloves, soak cotton wool in alcohol and wipe the connection between the drainage tube and the catheter. Also clean the area around the catheter.
- Men should wash the opening of the urethra in the penis with saline solution (salt water).
- Women should wash the area around the labia minora and urethral opening with saline solution. Start at the urethra and then clean the area around it to avoid spreading bacteria.
Determine where the balloon opening of your catheter is located. The catheter tube has two holes. One allows urine to flow into a urine collection bag, and the other allows the small balloon that holds the catheter inside the bladder to be emptied.
- The cylinder valve should be painted some color at the end.
- There may also be numbers on the valve.
Deflate the catheter balloon. To remove the catheter, you need to empty (or deflate) a small balloon inside your bladder. The doctor probably gave you a small syringe (10 milliliters). This syringe must fit into the opening of the balloon. Insert the syringe firmly and twist.
- Slowly pull the plunger of the syringe. The liquid will begin to flow into the syringe from the balloon, which is located in the bladder.
- Pull until the syringe is completely filled. This will indicate that the balloon is empty and you can remove the catheter.
- Do not syringe air or liquid into the balloon as this may cause the balloon to burst and damage your bladder.
Remove the catheter. If possible, secure the catheter tube with an arterial clamp or rubber band to prevent urine from leaking out of the catheter when you remove it. Then carefully pull the catheter out of the urinary tract. It should come out easily.

Inspect the catheter to make sure it is not damaged. If the catheter appears broken or cracked, there is a chance that you have some leftover inside you. In this case, you need to consult a doctor as soon as possible.
Throw away the used catheter and urine collection bag. After removing the catheter, place it in a plastic bag. Tie the bag and throw it in your household waste.
- Wash the area where the catheter was inserted with saline solution. If you notice traces of pus or blood, consult a doctor immediately.
- When finished, remove gloves and wash your hands.
- To ease the pain, you can apply lycodaine ointment to the area around the urinary tract.
Checking the condition of the body after removing the catheter
1. Look for signs of inflammation or infection. Signs of infection include redness, swelling, or pus around the site where the catheter was removed. A high temperature may also indicate an infection.
  - Continue rinsing the area with warm salt water. Shower and wash as usual. You may have had to stop bathing while the catheter was installed, but you were not prohibited from showering. After removing the catheter, you can also take baths.
  - Urine should be clear or light yellow. In the first 24 to 48 hours after the catheter is removed, the urine may also be slightly pink because a small amount of blood may have entered the urinary tract. Rich red urine indicates bleeding, and an unpleasant odor indicates infection. If you notice any of these, call your doctor as soon as possible.
  - You may have irritation around the area where the catheter was placed. Wear cotton underwear as it allows air to penetrate to the damaged area and it will heal faster.
2. Record the time you go to the toilet. Once you remove the catheter, it will be important for you to monitor how often you go to the toilet. If you do not feel the urge to urinate within 4 hours after removing the catheter, contact your doctor.
  - After the catheter is removed, you may need to go to the toilet at varying intervals. It is not uncommon for people to feel the urge more often than usual.
  - There may be discomfort during urination. If symptoms persist 1-2 days after the catheter is removed, this may indicate an infection.
  - You may also find it difficult to control the pressure. This is fine. Record everything that worries you and tell us about these cases the next time you go to the doctor.
  - Keep a urine diary to help your doctor decide if you need any more treatment.
3. Drink plenty of fluids. 6-8 glasses of water a day will speed up the recovery of the urinary tract. Drinking plenty of water will help you increase your urine volume and will also flush out bacteria and microorganisms from your bladder and urethra.
  - Avoid caffeine. Caffeine is a diuretic; it deprives the body of the fluid and salt it needs.
  - Drink less after 6 pm. Drinking too much fluid at night will cause you to wake up frequently.
  - When sitting, keep your legs elevated, especially in the evenings.

Bladder catheterization is a necessary medical intervention performed for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes for certain diseases of the genitourinary system. It is necessary to understand specifically what are the indications for bladder catheterization, the types and methods of its implementation, and the process of removing the catheter.

With some diseases of the genitourinary system (prostate adenoma, oncological processes, various kidney pathologies), serious difficulties are observed with the removal of urine from the patient’s body.

Bladder catheterization is a medical procedure in which a special hollow device is inserted into the cavity of the urethra to force urine out. This manipulation requires the doctor performing it to have certain knowledge and skills. The procedure can be performed routinely or as an emergency.

The goals of bladder catheterization are:

medicinal;
diagnostic;
hygienic.

The diagnostic focus of using a catheter allows you to accurately determine the root cause of any genitourinary pathology. Sterile urine, directly taken from the specified organ, is considered the most reliable material for conducting certain types of tests. This technique makes it possible to carry out diagnostic measures with the introduction of a contrast agent into the bladder.

Catheterization, carried out for hygienic purposes, makes it possible to provide adequate care for seriously ill patients who cannot empty their bladder on their own.

For therapeutic purposes, to eliminate stagnation of urine, the specified manipulations are carried out in the following cases:

for emergency forced excretion of urine when the process of urination is delayed for more than 12 hours due to various diseases of the genitourinary system;
during the rehabilitation period of postoperative intervention on the urinary organs;
for various pathologies of innervation of the bladder (urinary dysfunction).

Timely and competent catheterization will allow the patient to avoid deterioration of health, and sometimes death.

Classification of catheters

The use of a catheter for catheterization of the bladder involves the installation of a curved or straight hollow tube with holes at the ends into the urethra.

Such conductors can be intended for short-term or long-term use. When performing surgery on the urinary system, disposable short-term catheters are often used. In case of chronic urinary retention, the installation of the specified long-acting device connected to a urinal is required.

Depending on the material of manufacture, probes are used in medical practice:

hard;
elastic.

Rigid structures are made of non-ferrous metal alloys, are very traumatic and are used only in severe cases of drainage. Due to physiological characteristics, metal structures have different configurations for men and women. Their installation is the responsibility of only an experienced specialist.

Elastic catheters are more convenient to install and use. They can be made of modern silicone, flexible plastic, or special soft rubber.

Drainage devices can be:

urethral (internal);
suprapubic (external).

Each of these types of catheters has its pros and cons. The suprapubic conductor exits through the abdominal wall, bypassing the urethra. It is easier to install, less traumatic, and quality care is more accessible. A person retains sexual activity, which is important for long-term use of a catheter.

A urethral-type device can easily damage the walls of the bladder and neck during installation. When the device fails, the leaking urine infects the patient’s genitals, causing severe inflammation.

Based on their design features, the following types of catheters are distinguished:

disposable Nelaton (Robinson) device;
Thiemann stent;
the Foley system (which some people mistakenly call Phaleus);
Pezzer device.

Each of these drainages should be considered in detail.

Common types of drainage

The Nelaton (Robinson) device is presented in the form of a soft tube of small diameter with a rounded end and has a simple mechanism of action. Used for rapid catheterization of the bladder in men and women during surgery or for diagnostic urine collection.

For some diseases of the genitourinary system with a complicated course, a rigid Thiemann stent with an elastic curved tip is used, with which it is possible to reach the bladder through damaged and inflamed walls of the urethra.

In medical practice, it is most convenient to use a Foley catheter, designed for long-term installation. It is a multifunctional 2- or 3-way device, consisting of a flexible tube with several holes, a special reservoir, with the help of which the system is retained inside the body. This type of catheter can be used to administer medications, flush the bladder from pus and blood, and remove blood clots.

Less common catheters of the Pezzer system are used only for cystostomy drainage, most often in cases of kidney failure. Such systems are a flexible tube extending outward with 2–3 functional holes.

All of the listed types of drainage have different diameters. Depending on the prescription in each specific case, the specialist will select a catheter for the patient on an individual basis.

Drainage scheme for women

Indications and contraindications for the use of bladder catheters

When prescribing a medical procedure to install a catheter, the doctor must take into account the indications and contraindications for its implementation. Frequent indications for installation of bladder drainage are:

any emergency conditions associated with forced diversion of urine due to disruption of the natural process of urination (bladder paresis, adenocarcinoma, prostate adenoma, etc.);
diagnostic measures, when in order to make a correct diagnosis and prescribe effective treatment it is necessary to collect a portion of bladder urine;
specific diseases of the urethra and bladder, requiring the introduction of drugs into their cavity, washing from pus and blood.

Contraindications to bladder catheterization include:

urinary tract infections (acute and chronic urethritis);
injuries of the urethral canal and bladder;
spasm of the urethra;
lack of urine in the bladder (anuria).

Signs of contraindications to bladder catheterization may arise suddenly, during the illiterate implementation of this procedure due to injury to the urinary tract.

Preparing to install drainage

In order for bladder catheterization to proceed without complications, it is necessary to carefully prepare for it. The necessary conditions for the procedure are:

attentive attitude to the patient;
maintaining sterility;
advanced bladder catheterization technique;
high-quality catheter materials.

Before the manipulation, the patient should be washed from front to back so as not to introduce intestinal flora into the urethral canal. To do this, you can use a weak solution of any antiseptic (Furacilin).

All catheterization equipment must be sterile

Bladder catheterization kit includes:

soft or hard catheter;
urine collection container;
anesthetic (lidocaine);
glycerin or petroleum jelly to facilitate installation of the drainage device;
a set of consumables (cotton balls, napkins, diapers);
instruments (syringe for drug installation, tweezers, etc.).

To ensure the most convenient access to the site of insertion of the probe, the patient lies on his back, bends his knees and moves them slightly to the sides. To successfully complete these medical procedures, the patient must be in a relaxed and pain-free state, and the doctor and nurse must have the necessary experience.

It is worth noting that the male algorithm for carrying out this procedure is the same as the female one. But due to some physiological features of the body structure, catheterization of the bladder in men is much more difficult.

Catheter insertion technique

The difficulty of installing a bladder catheter in men is that their urethral canal is much longer than that of women and has some physiological narrowings. In most cases, a soft catheter is used for this procedure. The technique of performing this procedure requires certain skills and abilities of a doctor and nurse. After preparatory measures, bladder invasion includes the following main stages:

the surface of the patient’s penis is treated with an antiseptic, the head is especially carefully coated with a cotton swab and the pain is numbed;
a sterile lubricant is instilled into the opening of the urethra to facilitate the manipulations;
the inserted device is lubricated with glycerin or petroleum jelly;
an elastic drainage is inserted by a doctor using tweezers into the external urethral canal;
the catheter is gradually inserted deep into the man's urethra, slightly rotating the device around its axis;
The patient is considered fully catheterized when urine appears in the drainage tube.

Further actions are carried out depending on the doctor’s instructions, in accordance with the technique of catheterization of the bladder in men. After emptying the urinary organ, it is washed with an antiseptic by attaching a special syringe to the catheter. Often, permanent fixation of the tube of the installed device with a urine bag is carried out during long-term wear and recommendations for care are given.

Catheterization of the bladder with a metal catheter is carried out in a similar way, apart from some tricks of passing physiologically difficult areas.

Nelaton female catheters

Features of bladder drainage

The female urethra has a short and wide structure, thereby greatly facilitating the installation of a catheter. Stages of bladder catheterization in women include:

high-quality preparation for the procedure with sterile processing of instruments and surfaces of the genital organs;
an elastic catheter is inserted with tweezers into the external opening of the urethra to a depth of 5–6 cm;
the appearance of urine in the device will indicate that the goal has been achieved.

After carrying out this procedure, in order to avoid infection, all necessary hygiene rules must be observed. When wearing the catheter for a long time, its outer end is connected to a urine collection bag, which is securely attached to the thigh.

But catheterization of the bladder with a soft catheter in women is not always effective. In some rare cases, a metal drain is used.

Catheterization of a child requires special attention. This procedure is prescribed when absolutely necessary due to the difficulty of its implementation and the high risk of complications. The sizes of catheters for a child are selected according to age. Only soft elastic drainage devices are used.

The immune system in children is not sufficiently developed, so the risk of infectious inflammation is very high. Maintaining sterility when performing this bladder invasion is one of the main conditions for its success.

Complications during catheterization

The risk of complications during bladder catheterization, if performed ineptly, is quite high. The procedure is always performed without general anesthesia in order to promptly notice the occurrence of pain in the patient. You can list the frequent negative consequences that appeared during the installation of a drainage device. These include:

damage or perforation of the urethra;
infection of the genitourinary organs in women and men (cystitis, urethritis, paraphimosis, pyelonephritis, etc.);
infection of the circulatory system through damage to the urethra;
various bleedings, fistulas, etc.

When using a catheter with a larger diameter than prescribed, females may suffer from dilatation of the urethra.

When constantly wearing a drainage device, you must strictly follow all the recommendations of the attending physician for its use. Bladder catheterization in women and men must be accompanied by careful hygiene of the perineum and catheter, otherwise serious complications may occur. If you detect urine leaks, blood in the urine collection bag, or discomfort in the genitourinary area, you should immediately consult a specialist.

The catheter is removed according to the doctor's instructions. Usually this kind of manipulation is performed in a medical facility, sometimes it can be performed at home. Properly performed catheterization of the human urinary system will help in the treatment of many infectious and non-infectious diseases and will significantly improve his quality of life.

Indications: when swelling appears at the site of catheter insertion, redness of the skin around the catheter, local fever, pain at the site of catheter insertion; after 48-72 hours of catheter placement, if the catheter is clogged.

Necessary tools

sterile tray, test tube, scissors
waste tray
sterile gauze balls
adhesive plaster
thrombolytic ointment
antiseptic for skin treatment - 700 alcohol
bottle with 0.5% solution of chlorhexidine bigluconate
sterile gloves
scissors

Sequence of actions

1. Prepare the patient’s limb, calm him down,
2. Explain the progress of the upcoming manipulation.
3. Wash your hands.
4. Stop the infusion.
5. Remove the protective bandage.
6. twice with a 0.5% solution of chlorhexidine bigluconate.
7. .
8. Remove the fixing bandage (without scissors), moving from the periphery to the center.
9. Carefully and slowly remove the catheter from the vein.
10. Apply pressure to the catheterization site with a sterile gauze pad.
11. Treat the catheterization site with 700 alcohol twice.
12. Apply a sterile pressure bandage to the sterilization site.
13. Secure the bandage with adhesive tape.
14. Check the integrity of the catheter cannula.
15. If there is a blood clot or suspected infection of the catheter, cut off the tip of the cannula with sterile scissors.
16. Place the cut tip of the cannula into a sterile tube.
17. Send to a bacteriological laboratory for testing.
18. Record the time, date, and reason for catheter removal in the documentation.
19. Dispose of the used catheter in accordance with safety regulations and.

Note. Despite the fact that catheterization of peripheral veins is less dangerous than catheterization of central veins, it is fraught with complications, like any procedure that violates the integrity of the skin. However, most complications can be avoided if the nurse is fluent in manipulation techniques, the rules of asepsis and antisepsis are strictly followed, and proper care is taken for the catheter.

Bladder catheterization is a procedure aimed at draining the bladder. Catheterization is performed when necessary to solve the following problems:

Collecting urine directly from the bladder, which allows you to obtain accurate data for performing various types of urine tests.

Injecting medications directly into the bladder, emptying it in case of congestion and blockage of the urinary canal, as well as washing the urethra and bladder, removing sand.

Simplifies the care of immobilized patients.

The catheter can be installed in patients of both sexes and any age category, both during operations and for a longer period.

Types of catheters used during the procedure

All devices differ in size, the material from which they are made, the type of device and location in the body. The size of the catheter tube varies depending on the gender of the patient, so for women the length of the tube is approximately 14 centimeters, for men 25 centimeters. They can be made of rubber, silicone or latex, plastic, metal. According to the type of location in the human body there are:

Internal, completely located in the patient's body.
External, partly located in the body, and the other part is brought out.

A urethral and suprapubic catheter are distinguished. The first is inserted through the urethra, the second is installed through a tissue incision above the pubis.

In addition, there are single-channel, double- and triple-channel catheters, disposable and installed for a long time. The most widely used Foley catheter, which is set for both men and women.

How is a bladder catheter installed in men?

The catheterization procedure for men is performed by experienced medical personnel using special equipment. It is distinguished by a rigid curved end, which allows the tissues of the penis to move apart and overcome the pressure on the prostate urethra.

Before performing catheterization, the healthcare professional should prepare the necessary instruments and supplies. The patient lies on his back, with the health care worker standing to his right. Before performing the procedure, the specialist cleans his hands, then treats the penis with an antiseptic solution, which is wrapped in a sterile napkin below the glans.

Anesthetic ointment may be used. For example, Lidocaine gel 2% allows not only to anesthetize the procedure, but also to reduce friction when passing the device through the urethra. If anesthesia is not performed, then a few drops of sterile glycerin are dripped into the open opening of the urethra, or the tip of the device is lubricated with lubricant.

Then, wearing sterile gloves, holding the penis with one hand and tilting it towards the stomach, with the other hand, using sterile instruments, the rounded end curved upward is inserted to a depth of five centimeters. Next, the tube of the device is intercepted higher, and, pushing the penis, the medical worker slowly inserts the tube another five centimeters.

The appearance of urine from the other end of the device indicates that it has reached the bladder. If the device is equipped with a cuff to secure it in the bladder, push it in a little more and fill the cuff with sterile water to open it, and lower the free end into a urine collection container.

How is a bladder catheter installed in women?

The catheterization procedure for women is different. First, the doctor cleans your hands and puts on rubber gloves. The patient takes a supine position with legs spread to the side and bent at the knee joints. The healthcare worker stands in front of the patient.

First, a thorough hygienic treatment of the perineal organs is carried out. Then, after changing gloves and arranging the necessary sterile instruments and materials, preparations are made for the procedure. With one hand, the healthcare worker separates the labia majora and minora, while they are treated with an antiseptic solution, the direction of movement is from the navel to the back. The vagina and anus are covered with a sterile napkin.

Having prepared the necessary instruments and opened the disposable package with the catheter, the medical worker treats his hands with an antiseptic and changes the gloves to sterile ones. The catheter is lubricated with a glycerin solution or lubricant and, holding it with tweezers, is smoothly inserted into the urethra to a depth of ten centimeters. The appearance of urine indicates that it has reached the bladder.

If the device contains a bladder cuff, fill it with a solution of sterile water. The free end of the system is placed in a urine collector. Next, the necessary procedures are carried out, for example, flushing the bladder or administering medications and, if necessary, the catheter is removed. If it is installed for a long period of time, then the urinal is attached to the patient's thigh, it is necessary to ensure that the tube leading to the urinal does not bend, as this will stop the outflow of urine.

What are the contraindications for performing the procedure?

The catheterization procedure is strictly contraindicated if there is a suspicion of a violation of the integrity or injury of the urethra. Symptoms of damage to the urethra can include hematomas, blood in the canal or in the scrotum. In addition, contraindications to the procedure are:

Acute form of prostatitis.
Infectious inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system.
Bladder injuries.
Penile injuries.

Guidelines for caring for a bladder catheter

Basic rules for catheter care maintaining cleanliness. You should wash it regularly and treat the device with soap and water once a day. When carrying out hygiene procedures, you should adhere to the following basic rules:

Movements should be made from the navel to the back.

If the patient cannot move, washing is carried out with cotton swabs, and the swab is carried out from top to bottom, changing each time. It is prohibited to carry out the procedure with one tampon, as this can introduce intestinal flora and cause inflammation.

Regularly inspect the catheter penetration area for urine leakage.

If the device is installed for a long period of time, it is necessary to replace the tube once a week.

In addition, it is necessary to ensure that the urinal is secured correctly; it should not touch the floor; when lying down, the urinal should not be placed above the level of the patient’s body. It is necessary to remember to empty the urine bag regularly. Proper care of the catheter can avoid possible complications.

How to remove a catheter yourself

Removal of the catheter, as well as its installation, is carried out by medical personnel, however, there are cases when it is necessary to remove it independently. To do this you should:

Wash your hands well with soap, do this twice, blot them with disposable napkins or a clean towel.

Empty the urine bag.

Take a comfortable position, lying on your back. It is worth relaxing, this will allow you to easily remove the device without discomfort.

Treat the genitals with water or saline solution.

Wearing rubber gloves, treat the junction of the drainage tube and catheter with an alcohol raster.

Empty the cylinder. Usually the device has two branches, one is used to drain urine, and the other can be used to empty the balloon that holds the catheter inside the bladder. To do this, use a syringe, which is placed in the valve of the cylinder and all the liquid is drawn out of it.

Slowly remove the catheter from the urethra. Extraction should not cause severe discomfort. If they are present, the liquid may not have been completely removed from the cylinder.

Inspect the removed catheter for damage.

Monitor the condition of the body in the next two days after removal. If you have a fever, blood in your urine, signs of inflammation, or a lack of urination, you should immediately consult a doctor.

In cases of serious illness, all pets require medical attention. And often it has to be provided at home. If it is necessary to give an animal an IV or remove fluid from the bladder, many owners ask questions about how to place and remove a catheter from a cat.

Thanks to this device, it is possible to avoid constant injections. The catheter allows you to give your pet a drip or injection at any time necessary.

And in the postoperative period or in case of diseases of the urinary system, this device allows you to empty the animal’s bladder of excess fluid completely painlessly.

When is a catheter needed?

Typically, a healthcare professional should insert and remove the catheter from the cat's body. But sometimes you have to carry out this operation without leaving your home.

when the pet is prescribed perenteral nutrition;
the pet has hyperhydration or hydration of the body;
the cat is prescribed regular multiple injections using medications;
when the drug needs to be delivered into the body accurately and quickly and with a special concentration, as opposed to oral administration, when the drug may lose its properties.

After the device is correctly inserted into the vein, it will have to be removed after some time. And here, owners of purring pets always have a problem with how to remove an intravenous catheter from a cat.

How to remove an intravenous catheter

The cat owner has to carry out this procedure 5 days after installation, in case of mechanical damage to the catheter, or if the pet’s limb with branula is swollen.

The catheter is usually located on the cat's front legs. It is fixed with the turn of a regular adhesive plaster. In order to remove the intravenous catheter from the cat, it is enough to cut this dressing from bottom to top. Then the remaining patch must be carefully removed from the pet's hair. After this manipulation, you can remove the catheters from the cat’s paws by pulling out the plastic tube from the vein. Apply a thick bandage soaked in alcohol to the previous location of the scold, and bandage the paw for the next hour.

When carrying out this procedure, you should pay attention to the fact that:

When the device is pulled out, the animal may try to escape. Therefore, removing a cat’s catheter at home is much easier with two people;
when pulling out the tube, the movement should be careful, but as fast as possible;
instead of alcohol, you can use a solution of furatsilin or hydrogen peroxide to wet the disinfectant swab;
If suspicious symptoms appear after removing the catheter, it is better to seek help from a veterinarian. Such uncharacteristic signs when removing the device include: swelling of the extremities, discoloration of the skin, lameness or clenching of the paw, pain on palpation, development of hyperthermia, lack of appetite, weak and apathetic state;
It is best to use nail scissors to cut the patch, as they will remove the bandage more accurately. If the animal twitches, then it is better to give preference to a device with rounded ends.

Catheter for diseases of the urinary system

If you have problems with urination (oncological diseases, prostate pathologies, urolithiasis, etc.) in a cat or dog, a catheterization procedure is necessary. This is the only way in some cases it is possible to save a pet’s life.

It may be necessary to insert and remove a catheter in the following cases::

when you need to control your cat's urination;
in the postoperative period;
if there are injuries to the genitourinary system;
to remove stones from the bladder;
for therapeutic purposes (washing the urinary system);
for one-time excretion of urine.

Removing the urinary catheter

A Faley catheter is a thin tube that drains urine into a special bag. Its removal is necessary in cases where:

the catheter stops functioning;
the animal has suffered an injury to the urethra or bladder;
The problem causing the device installation has been resolved.

The procedure for its removal is carried out only by a veterinarian. You should not try to carry out such an operation at home by watching videos from the Internet. Removing the catheter on your own can result in injury to the mucous membrane of the urinary tract.

Instead of a conclusion

A catheter is an indispensable device in many therapeutic techniques. It can be intended both for the introduction of various substances and for removing urine from the bladder. And, if in the first case it is possible to remove the device from the limb independently and without harm to the pet, then in the second situation it will not be possible to cope without outside help, you will have to contact a veterinarian.

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