Catheters
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
Catheters
A Catheter (pronounced: /ˈkæθɪtər/) is a thin tube made from medical grade materials serving a broad range of functions. Catheters are medical devices that can be inserted in the body to treat diseases or perform a surgical procedure.
Etymology
The term "Catheter" comes from the Greek word "katheter" which means "to let or send down."
Types of Catheters
There are several types of catheters, each designed for a specific use.
- Urinary catheter: A urinary catheter is used when a patient is unable to urinate on their own.
- Intravenous catheter: An intravenous catheter is used to deliver medications, fluids, or nutrients directly into a patient's vein.
- Central venous catheter: A central venous catheter is used for long-term treatment in situations where intravenous therapy is needed over a long period of time.
- Swan-Ganz catheter: A Swan-Ganz catheter is used to measure the pressure in the heart and lungs.
Related Terms
- Catheterization: The process of inserting a catheter.
- Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI): An infection that can occur when bacteria enter the urinary tract through the catheter.
- Catheter ablation: A procedure used to treat abnormal heart rhythms.
- Foley catheter: A specific type of urinary catheter.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Catheters
- Wikipedia's article - Catheters
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski