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General Slang
Foley (verb) / straight cath
FOH-lee / STRAYT KATH · verb · slang
To pass a urinary catheter
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To catheterise the bladder, either with an indwelling Foley or an in-and-out 'straight cath' to drain urine or obtain a sample.
“We'll straight cath her for a clean specimen.”
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Foley (verb) / straight cath In A Sentence
We'll straight cath her for a clean specimen.
Origin & Usage
Clinical shorthand from the Foley catheter eponym.
People Also Ask
What does it mean to 'Foley' or 'straight cath' a patient?
It means to pass a urinary catheter into the bladder to drain urine or get a sample, using either an indwelling Foley catheter or a temporary in-and-out straight catheter.
What is the difference between a Foley and a straight cath?
A Foley stays in place, held by a balloon, while a straight cath is inserted, drains the bladder, and is removed straight away.
Where does the name 'Foley' come from?
It is named after the Foley catheter, the eponymous indwelling urinary catheter.
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