Back قسطر بولي Arabic Sondatge vesical Catalan Cévkování Czech Katheterismus German Cateterización urinaria Spanish سوند ادراری Persian Sondage vésical French צנתור שלפוחית השתן HE Urinarna kateterizacija Croatian Cateterismo urinario Italian
| Urinary catheterization | |
|---|---|
 Urinary catheterization with a dummy | |
| ICD-9-CM | 57.94 |
| MeSH | D014546 |
| MedlinePlus | 003981 |
In urinary catheterization, a latex, polyurethane, or silicone tube known as a urinary catheter is inserted into the bladder through the urethra to allow urine to drain from the bladder for collection. It may also be used to inject liquids used for treatment or diagnosis of bladder conditions. A clinician, often a nurse, usually performs the procedure, but self-catheterization is also possible. A catheter may be in place for long periods of time (indwelling catheter) or removed after each use (intermittent catheterization).