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自己導尿
Urethral catheterization, Self-catheterization
排尿がうまくできなくなった時、自ら、尿道から膀胱内にカテーテルを入れて尿を体の外へ出す方法。膀胱に尿を残さないことで尿路感染の予防や、腎機能を守ることができる。
This is a method of removing urine from one’s body by inserting a catheter from the urethra into the bladder when it becomes difficult to urinate. By not leaving urine in the bladder, urinary tract infections can be prevented and kidney function protected.