Foley
Formal Definition
An indwelling urinary catheter placed through the urethra into the bladder for continuous urine drainage.
How It's Used on the Ward
"Put in a Foley" or "Foley to gravity" - common nursing/medical order.
Example
""Patient is being strict I&Os and we can't get an accurate urine output from bedpan. Let's place a Foley. And remember - document the indication. CAUTI prevention matters.""
Clinical Context
Foleys are a major infection risk (CAUTI). Always have a clear indication and remove as soon as possible. "Just in case" is not an indication.
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