Encyclopedia: Catheter
In medicine a catheter is a tube that can be inserted into a body cavity, duct or vessel. Catheters thereby allow drainage or injection of fluids or access by surgical instruments. The process of inserting a catheter is catheterisation. In most uses a catheter is a thin, flexible tube: a "soft" catheter; in some uses, it is a larger, solid tube: a "hard" catheter. The ancient Egyptians created catheters from...
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does anyone who has an epi HAS TO HAVE that catheter? what does it feel...
does anyone who has an epi HAS TO HAVE that catheter? what does it feel...
I gave birth 4 1/2 months ago so a lot of things are still very fresh in my mind. I went into the hospital around 1pm on Friday with contractions...
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What is a tenkoff catheter and why is it used related to kidney disease?
I was just wondering what a tenkoff catheter is and how having one would aid...
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A Tenckhoff catheter is a tube placed into the abdominal cavity for peritoneal dialysis. Peritoneal dialysis is an alternative to hemodialysis - fluid is infused into the abdominal cavity,...
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