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No, they're inserted at different sites. In a suprapubic an incision in made just above the pubic hair region hence the name.

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yes foleys is easily available compared to suprapubic catheter , commonly 15f can be used .. filled with 5 cc of normal saline for inflation

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Q: Is a suprapubic catheter the same as a foley catheter?
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