What is a drainage catheter?
The drainage catheter is a plastic tube that can be placed anywhere on the body or body. It is used to remove any undesirable or excess fluids that have accumulated. These catheters are thin and long and are made of bent, flexible plastic. A large needle is used to direct the catheter to the area that needs to be drained. The size and shape of the drainage catheter depends on what it is used for.
Excessive fluid accumulation in the body may occur for various reasons. Complications may occur after surgery, which requires fluid removal. The value or abscess may form due to infection and collection of fluids may be necessary to prevent the spread of infection to other areas of the body. Bile, air, blood or urine can also be removed using a drainage catheter. In some cases, if these fluids are not removed, this may lead to permanent body damage or even death. This cateter is used to discharge abscesses that are near the skin. A circular loop holding a catheterr on the spot so that it cannot be easily removed. The loop must be placed in order to remove it.
biliary catheters are used to collect bile of bile or liver. The bile can be redirected to the intestines or can be released into the bag. At the end it also has a circular or square loop to reduce the slip. The bile drain catheter is usually used to leak or block the bile ducts.
If the urine flow is interrupted due to blockage, the urine drainage catheter can be used. The plastic hoses are placed in the urethra and reaches the bladder. Urine is collected in a plastic bag outside the body. An inflatable hook is used to hold this type of catheter.
There are many complications that can arise when using a drainage catheter. Tlatex produced them, can cause allergic reactions. If the bacteria is introduced to the entry site, it can cause a serious, life -threateningSinging blood infection. Long -term use of the urinary catheter can lead to kidney or urinary tract infections. Urine bladder or kidney stones or the inability to control the flow of urine can also be the result of the constant use of the drainage catheter.