Three-way, or triple lumen catheters have a third channel used to infuse sterile normal saline for irrigation. These are used primarily after surgery on the bladder or prostate, to wash away blood and blood clots. In/out catheters that are almost always made of a semi rigid plastic.

A quick reference for HCP's on the indwelling catheter (Foley Catheter) types, foley catheter sizes, and how shape and size variations impact the patient.

2024年8月1日 · A 3-way Foley catheter, also known as a triple-lumen catheter, is a flexible tube inserted into the bladder through the urethra to drain urine. Unlike standard catheters, which have two lumens, the 3-way Foley catheter has three separate channels:

5 天之前 · 3-way Foley catheters consist of a tube with 3 lumens, or channels, and a Foley balloon. The channels are individually encased within the tube and have different functions including drainage, Foley balloon inflation, and bladder irrigation.

2024年3月16日 · There are two main types of urinary catheters: the intermittent and indwelling catheters. The method of insertion of both of them are similar, except that the indwelling catheter need a closed drainage system, and the inflation of the balloon to keep the catheter in place.

2023年11月22日 · Triple lumen (or three-way catheters)—have a draining lumen, a balloon inflation lumen and an irrigation lumen. Insert when blood, clots or debris are to be washed out of the bladder (e.g. post TURP).

2024年5月10日 · Definition: A triple lumen catheter is a type of intravenous catheter with three separate channels, allowing for the simultaneous administration of multiple medications or fluids, as well as the monitoring of central venous pressure.

2024年10月16日 · A three-way Foley catheter is a type of indwelling urinary catheter designed to facilitate the drainage of urine while also allowing for irrigation and medication administration. This specialized catheter features three lumens: one for urine drainage, one for irrigation fluid, and one for balloon inflation.

2019年1月17日 · Triple lumen catheters have an extra port for bladder irrigation, and are available in large diameters (i.e. 20 to 24 Fr) to facilitate blood clot expulsion. Coude catheters have a curved tip...

Triple-lumen catheters are used for continuous bladder irrigation and for instilling medications into the bladder; the additional lumen delivers the irrigation fluid into the bladder. Indwelling urinary catheters are made of latex or silicone.