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Male Catheters: Types, Uses, and Considerations
Introduction
Urinary catheters are medical devices used to assist with bladder drainage when a person is unable to urinate naturally. In men, catheterization may be necessary due to conditions such as urinary retention, prostate enlargement (BPH), or neurological disorders.
Types of Male Catheters
- Intermittent Catheters: Used for short-term bladder emptying, inserted only when needed.
- Foley (Indwelling) Catheters: Remain in the bladder for continuous drainage and have an inflatable balloon to keep them in place.
- External (Condom) Catheters: Worn externally over the penis, mainly for incontinence management.
- Suprapubic Catheters: Surgically placed through the abdominal wall for long-term use.
Indications for Use
- Acute or chronic urinary retention
- Post-surgical bladder drainage
- Prostate enlargement obstructing urine flow
- Neurogenic bladder from conditions like spinal cord injury or multiple sclerosis
Potential Complications
- Infections (UTIs): Frequent catheter use increases the risk.
- Urethral Damage: Especially with improper insertion.
- Bladder Spasms: Can cause discomfort in long-term catheterization.
- Blockages: Due to sediment buildup or blood clots.
Proper Care and Maintenance
- Maintain hygiene to prevent infections.
- Ensure regular catheter replacement as per medical advice.
- Stay hydrated to reduce blockage risks.
- Seek medical attention if discomfort, fever, or decreased urine output occurs.
Conclusion
Male catheters are essential medical tools for people with urinary difficulties, but their use requires proper care to avoid complications. Selecting the right catheter type and following medical guidelines help ensure safe and effective urinary management.
Source recommendations
1. American Urological Association Guidelines on Catheterization
- https://www.auanet.org/guidelines-and-quality/quality-and-measurement/quality-improvement/clinical-consensus-statement-and-quality-improvement-issue-brief-(ccs-and-qiib)/indwelling-urinary-catheter-management-of-the-acute-patient
- https://www.auajournals.org/doi/10.1097/JU.0000000000002239
- https://www.auanet.org/meetings-and-education/for-medical-students/medical-students-curriculum/bladder-drainage
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20175247/
- https://www.auanet.org/guidelines-and-quality/guidelines/adult-neurogenic-lower-urinary-tract-dysfunction
2. European Association of Urology Guidelines on Urinary Incontinence
- https://uroweb.org/eau-guidelines/discontinued-topics/urinary-incontinence
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21130559/
- https://uroweb.org/guidelines/non-neurogenic-female-luts
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29398262/
- https://d56bochluxqnz.cloudfront.net/media/EAU-Guidelines-on-Urinary-Incontinence-2020.pdf
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