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catheterFine tube inserted into the body to introduce or remove fluids. The urinary catheter, passed by way of the urethra (the duct that leads urine away from the bladder) was the first to be used. In today's practice, catheters can be inserted into blood vessels, either in the limbs or trunk, to provide blood samples and local pressure measurements, and to deliver drugs and/or nutrients directly into the bloodstream. |
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| In both trials, time to first void was significantly shorter in patients whose indwelling catheters were removed after prior IUC clamping. An indwelling catheter is not used unless there is medical justification; if it is not justified, remove it as soon as clinically warranted. A chronic indwelling catheter should be changed every four to six weeks. |
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