Agary urethral catheters are medical-grade tubes used to drain urine from the bladder into a drainage bag. They are commonly used for patients experiencing urinary retention, undergoing surgery, or requiring accurate output monitoring. 
 
Key Features and Types
Design: These are hollow, partially flexible tubes designed for retrograde passage through the urethra into the bladder.
Material: Typically manufactured from medical-grade latex or silicone, ensuring flexibility and biocompatibility.
Foley (Indwelling) Catheters: Features a small balloon at the tip that is inflated with sterile water to keep the tube in place within the bladder.
Straight (Intermittent) Catheters: Used for one-time drainage and removed immediately after the bladder is empty.
 
Sizing (French Scale) 
Catheters use the French (Fr) sizing system, where a higher number indicates a larger diameter. Common Agary sizes include:
Paediatric/Small: 6Fr, 8Fr, 10Fr.
Standard Adult: 12Fr, 14Fr, 16Fr, 18Fr.
Large: 20Fr, 22Fr, 24Fr.
General Recommendations: Typically, 14–16Fr is suggested for women, while 16–18Fr is recommended for men.
 
Usage & Specifications
Application: Usually placed approximately 1–2 inches (or 3cm) from the baby's abdomen before the cord is cut.
Duration: Typically remains in place until the cord dries and naturally detaches, though some protocols suggest removal after 24 hours using a specific clamp clipper.
 
Key Highlights:
Size (16FR/CH): Indicates a diameter of approximately 5.3 mm (French scale).
Balloon Capacity (30 ml): Features a large inflatable balloon used to anchor the catheter securely inside the bladder.
Type: Typically a 2-way Foley catheter (one channel for urine drainage and one for balloon inflation) or a 3-way version for irrigation.
Material: Usually made of latex often coated with silicone to reduce irritation and resist encrustation.
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