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. 2024 Dec 19;12:1402440. doi: 10.3389/fped.2024.1402440

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(A) The closed-end of the conventional urinary catheter was excised. The left is the conventional Foley catheter, the right is the modified open-ended catheter. (B) The modified open-ended catheter has a low-profile with shorter tail. The 2 lateral holes were preserved (red arrow). (C) Fold and secure the urinary bag tube approximately 15 cm away from the urinary catheter (red arrow). The green arrow indicates the outside end of the urinary catheter. (D) Grip the proximal segment of the urinary bag tube with the palm and four fingertips, repeatedly applying pressure to irrigate the urinary catheter (blue arrow).