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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