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Catheter Is A Medical Device That Serves Several Functions and Is Necessary For Various Medical Procedures

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  Catheter  Catheter is a thin tube created from medical grade substances to serve of broad range of functions. These medical devices are necessary for many medical procedures. Catheters are of different types. Compared to a straight intermittent catheter, a hydrophilic catheter features a coating that acts as lubrication when activated by water. The coating is bonded to the catheter's surface and becomes slippery when wet, reducing friction within the urethra. Most hydrophilic catheters come with a sterile water packet inside. This packet bursts under pressure, soaking the catheter and activating its lubrication. These catheters are easy to use and provide optimal comfort. An intermittent catheter is usually inserted into the bladder on demand and removed when the bladder is empty. Most intermittent catheter users learn this technique with assistance from an assistive device. Intermittent catheterization requires a longer learning period than other methods, and the frequenc...