Foley balloon Catheter

About Foley balloon Catheter

A Foley catheter also known as an indwelling urinary catheter is a flexible tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine It is commonly used in medical settings for patients who are unable to urinate naturally due to surgery medical conditions or immobilization The catheter features two separate channels lumens 1 Drainage lumen allows urine to flow from the bladder into a drainage bag 2 Balloon lumen used to inflate a balloon near the tip of the catheter that holds it in place inside the bladder Key Features Made of latex or silicone 100 silicone is preferred for longterm use or for patients with latex sensitivity Available in various sizes typically ranging from 6Fr to 26Fr French gauge Balloon capacity generally ranges from 530 mL depending on the application Available in 2way and 3way types 3way for irrigation purposes Common Uses Postsurgical bladder drainage Management of urinary retention Monitoring urine output in critical care Bladder irrigation in urology procedures 3way