Urinary Catheter

Learn what a urinary catheter is and how it works to help empty your bladder when you can't do it on your own.

Learn how properly cleaning, emptying and maintaining your urinary catheter is essential to preventing infection. Also, learn the signs of infection to be aware of.

During a hospital stay you may need to have a urinary catheter inserted into your bladder. However, that catheter can be a setup for a urinary-tract infection. Learn more about urinary catheter safety and simple steps you can take to protect yourself or a loved one.

Learn that your catheter will be removed by your healthcare provider at the appropriate time and how to care for yourself after its removal.