Editing Urinary catheterization (section)

{{short description|Insertion of a catheter through the urethra to drain urine}}
{{Use American English|date=November 2021}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=November 2021}}
{{Infobox interventions
| Name        = Urinary catheterization
| Image       = Urinary catheterization with a doll.jpg
| Caption     = Urinary catheterization with a dummy
| ICD10       = 
| ICD9        = {{ICD9proc|57.94}}
| MeshID      = D014546
| MedlinePlus = 003981
| OtherCodes  =
}}

In '''urinary catheterization''', a [[latex]], [[polyurethane]], or [[silicone]] tube known as a urinary [[catheter]] is inserted into the [[urinary bladder|bladder]] through the [[urethra]] to allow [[urine]] to drain from the bladder for collection. It may also be used to inject liquids used for treatment or diagnosis of bladder conditions. A [[clinician]], often a [[nurse]], usually performs the procedure, but self-catheterization is also possible. A catheter may be in place for long periods of time (indwelling catheter) or removed after each use ([[intermittent catheterization]]).