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How is foley catheter removed?

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Following insertion the Foley Catheter remains in place due to the inflation of a small balloon via a side port using a syringe. Once inflated this balloon prevents the catheter from just slipping back out. To remove the Foley this process is reversed deflating the balloon so that there is no obstruction holding the catheter in place. The catheter should never be pulled out without deflating the balloon.

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