Straight Cath (Intermittent)⁠ Insert → drain bladder → remove immediately⁠ Used for acute urinary retention and to relieve bladder distention⁠ Lower infection risk than indwelling catheters⁠ Foley (Indwelling)⁠ Stays in the bladder with the balloon inflated⁠ Used for surgery, strict I&O, or critically ill patients⁠ Provides continuous urine drainage⁠ Higher risk of CAUTI⁠ ⁠ When inserting a straight cath or a Foley, are you using sterile or clean technique? #medical #nurse #fyp #medicalstudent #nursingstudent