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A Novel Approach for the Administration of Medications and Fluids in Emergency Scenarios and Settings
Published on: November 9, 2016
[A new solution to the retained Foley catheter]
P Torrús Tendero1, F J Merenciano Cortina, A Pelluch Auladell
1Servicio de Urología, Hospital General Universitario de Alicante, España.
Objective:
To describe a new, effective and simple method to remove Foley catheters retained in the bladder.
Methods:
After stretching the ureter, it is held close to the meatus with Kocher clamps. The catheter is cut transversely and disobstructed. The liquid utilized to inflate the balloon is removed and the catheter withdrawn.
Results:
The method is easy, fast, indolent, low-cost, non traumatic, does not impede subsequent maneuvers and effective.
Conclusion:
This method is suitable after eliminating the valve mechanism and before recurring to balloon puncture or invasive methods.
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