A Foley catheter is a flexible tube inserted into the bladder through the urethra to drain urine. Made of silicone or latex, it has an inflatable balloon at the tip that holds it securely in place. Foley catheters are commonly used after surgeries or for patients who cannot control their bladder function temporarily or permanently. Let's take a closer look at these medical devices. https://timessquarereporter.com/others/what-are-foley-catheters-and-how-do-they-work