Month: October 2024

Catheterization frequency depends on your individual needs, but is typically done 4-6 times per day. Your healthcare provider will recommend a schedule based on your bladder capacity and urine output. Generally, catheterization should be performed often enough to keep urine volume below 400-500 mL per catheterization.

An intermittent catheter is a hollow tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine, then removed after each use. An indwelling catheter remains in place for longer periods. Intermittent catheters are inserted and removed several times daily, allowing for more normal bladder function.