Who requires indwelling or Foley catheters?
It is required by people with urinary incontinence or retention that cannot be treated by other methods like surgery, medications or intermittent catheterization. An indwelling catheter is also required by people with skin irritation or pressure ulcers (stage 3 or 4) that are caused by incontinence. It is also used in situations when a person is homebound and a family member or a caregiver is not available to help.
