Difference between revisions of "Suprapubic Catheter"
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| + | A '''suprapubic catheter''' is a small tube inserted into the bladder from a small hole in the lower abdomen in order to drain urine in those who cannot urinate. A '''suprapubic catheter''' should not be confused with a [[Superpubic Catheter|superpubic catheter]], which is just a really excellent pubic catheter. | ||
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| + | - [[Foley Catheter]] | ||
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| + | - [[Sid the Kidney]] | ||
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| + | - [[Urinary Tract Infection]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:06, 14 May 2017
A suprapubic catheter is a small tube inserted into the bladder from a small hole in the lower abdomen in order to drain urine in those who cannot urinate. A suprapubic catheter should not be confused with a superpubic catheter, which is just a really excellent pubic catheter.
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