Rochester
Rochester (medical term)
Rochester (pronounced: /ˈrɒtʃɪstər/) is a term used in the medical field, particularly in the context of medical devices and procedures. The term is often associated with the Rochester Catheter, a type of Urinary Catheter used for patients who require assistance in bladder emptying.
Etymology
The term "Rochester" in the medical context is derived from the name of the city of Rochester, New York, where the first Rochester Catheter was developed.
Related Terms
- Rochester Catheter: A type of urinary catheter designed for intermittent use. It is typically used for patients who have difficulty in emptying their bladder.
- Urinary Catheter: A flexible tube used to empty the bladder and collect urine in a drainage bag. Rochester Catheters are a type of urinary catheter.
- Intermittent Catheterization: A method of emptying the bladder using a catheter. This is often done using a Rochester Catheter.
- Urology: The branch of medicine that focuses on surgical and medical diseases of the male and female urinary-tract system and the male reproductive organs. The use of Rochester Catheters falls under this branch of medicine.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Rochester
- Wikipedia's article - Rochester
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