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There is no standard rule when it comes to the usage of urinary catheters but for the most part, they are a constant during the process of surgery. Some several reasons and situations would need for the patient to have a catheter inserted into their genitals to ensure proper monitoring of the fluids in and out of the body during surgery. For the most part, catheterization is a common thing to do during the surgery and isn’t something that one needs to worry about.

To help you know a bit more, we have sorted through some important insights to share with you. 

What are the types of urinary catheters used?

When it comes to urinary catheters, there are a few different types. Knowing about them can help through the process of surgery. That being said, it is better that you know of the types.

There are primarily two different types of catheters:

Foley catheter

The first is the sterile form of the urinary catheter, which is meant to stay in place during the surgery for an extended period. The tip of this catheter comes with a balloon in the top which later inflates to ensure that the same stays in place.

Straight catheter

The straight catheters are used when the requirement of it is temporary. If it doesn’t need to be in place, this form of the catheter is used. These are inserted and then later removed once the job is done. They do impose risks of UTIs, but proper hygiene can keep those risks in control. 

Why is it needed during surgery?

Surgeries can impose a lot of risky scenarios, especially when it comes down to the regulation of body fluids. 

There are several situations involved that we need to take a look into. Let us walk you through some of them, shall we?

If the surgery is renal related that require the emptying of the bladder for easier operation, a catheter is used efficiently. These kinds of catheters ensure that you don’t have to worry about the fluid from filling up and around. It does have beneficial impacts helping in this. 

Another possible scenario is when the patient is given a lot of IV fluids during the surgery. To ensure proper drainage, it is important to have the catheter inserted.

Last but the most common reason why catheter is used is to ensure proper drainage of the water and the body fluids. The main reason why that is the case is because the heightened retention of the water can end up rising the blood pressure during the surgery which can often be fatal for the patient.

If you still have questions as to why the catheter is a necessity above anything else, these are some of the reasons. It is important that you do focus on the need and know that having a urinary catheter is a necessity, but varies from patient to patient and the requirement of the surgical dressing. It isn’t something standard for every single patient. 

 

 

 

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