Catheters are devices that aid in the transportation of fluids in the human body and are made of certain materials that have a streamlined shape, and their extremely thin tubes can be used to transport a variety of different fluids, such as blood, medicated fluids, and nutrients. The use of catheters can reduce the amount of open time or admission time needed for a procedure. Catheters can be used for a number of different medical procedures, ranging from simple venipuncture to more complex apical color Doppler ultrasonography (TEE).
The use of catheters in the medical field is extensive. Doctors may use catheters to diagnose, treat, or manage diseases. For example, heart valve disease may require surgery, and valve replacement requires a catheter to be inserted into the heart for the procedure. Catheters may also be used to save lives, such as when the use of an endotracheal tube makes mechanical ventilation possible. The use of catheters in the medical field is not limited to hardware insertion; it is possible for a flexible catheter to hold open a part of the patient's interior.
Despite the many uses of catheters in the medical field, there are some precautions that need to be mastered when using a catheter. Catheters can lead to complications, such as catheter displacement, infection, and bleeding. In order to minimize the risk of complications, physicians need to perform a detailed evaluation of the patient before the catheter is used in the patient. In addition, physicians need to monitor the patient's condition and regularly change the catheter and processing time to ensure the patient's health and safety. In conclusion, the correct use of catheters can not only help doctors better diagnose and treat diseases, but also improve patients' quality of life and reduce their pain.