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Various settings of a 6 French pigtail catheter with locking string, obturator (also called stiffening cannula) and puncture needle.
A. Overview
B. Both obturator and puncture needle engaged.
C. Puncture needle retracted. Obturator engaged.
D. Both obturator and puncture needle retracted.
E. Locking string is pulled (bottom center) and then wrapped and attach to the superficial end of the catheter. -
Illustration depicting the correct way to secure the tubing and leg bag of a suprapubic catheter on a male.
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Illustration depicting the correct placement of a suprapubic catheter on a female.
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Illustration depicting the proper way to clean around a suprapubic catheter.