Urethral Catheter

Usage
A urethral catheter is a hollow flexible tube for insertion into a body cavity, duct, or vessel that allows the path of fluids or distends a passageway. Its intended uses are the drainage of urine from the bladder via the urethra or insertion through a blood vessel into the heart limited to diagnostic causes only.

Adverse Events
The following are a few of the adverse effects associated with the use of a urethral catheter:

Burning with urination

Blood in the urine

Urinary Tract Infection

Malposition

Inadequate Relief of Obstruction

Encrustation

Stent Fracture

Ureteral Erosion or Fistulization

Forgotten Stent

Contraindications
A dual lumen catheter is not intended for use in the following cases:

Gross hematuria

Evidence of urethral infection

Urethral pain or discomfort

Low bladder volume/compliance

Patient refusal

Blood at the meatus​