A Foley catheter is a soft, thin, flexible tube placed into the bladder to drain urine. Learn the details of the procedure, and how to help your child get ready.
A Foley catheter is a flexible plastic or rubber tube that is placed through the urethra (opening where urine comes out) and into the bladder. This helps drain urine from the bladder. There is a small balloon on the end of the tube that is inflated after insertion. This keeps the catheter from sliding out of the bladder.
A Foley catheter is a soft, thin, flexible tube placed in the bladder to drain urine. Learn what your child can expect before, during, and after the procedure.
