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Types of Catheters: Catheters 101

Are you new to using catheters, or do you know someone who is? Learn all about the different types of catheters and when they are used in this article.

Sarah McIlvaine
Indwelling Catheters

Indwelling Catheters (Foley Catheters)

An indwelling catheter (also know as a Foley catheter, because that is the type most often used) is a  catheter that stays inside the body during its use. This is how it differs from external catheters (such as condom catheters or female external catheters), which remain completely outside the body, or intermittent catheters, which are… Continue reading Indwelling Catheters (Foley Catheters)

Aimee Sharp
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