A urinary catheter is a hollow, partially flexible tube that collects urine from the bladder and leads to a drainage bag. They come in many sizes and types. Catheters may be necessary in cases ...

A tube attached to the catheter collects urine into a drainage bag. Doctors usually recommend external catheters for males with incontinence who do not experience urinary blockages or retention ...

PROVIDENCE — Katelyn Holt has been a nurse for over a decade. Throughout her career, she has noticed that the catheters her patients receive fall short. A few years ago, Holt was driving home ...

BEIJING—Horizontal loops in catheter tubing can reduce flow rate by nearly two-thirds, a study has shown. Investigators analyzed water flow through Foley catheters of different diameters with or ...