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** This additional lumen is connected to a large bag of saline on one end, and it empties into the bladder | ** This additional lumen is connected to a large bag of saline on one end, and it empties into the bladder | ||
** This provides continuous irrigation of the bladder, which prevents formation of clots | ** This provides continuous irrigation of the bladder, which prevents formation of clots | ||
** Used after certain urological surgeries where there is bleeding | ** Used after certain urological surgeries where there is bleeding or for bladder tamponade | ||
* Suprapubic catheter | * Suprapubic catheter | ||
** Bladder should be full – to prevent going through the bladder, and to prevent the peritoneum from covering the bladder | ** Bladder should be full – to prevent going through the bladder, and to prevent the peritoneum from covering the bladder | ||