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Episode 26 - Better know an instrument: the Foley catheter
Episode 26 - Better know an instrument: the Foley catheter
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Length:
13 minutes
Released:
Sep 9, 2016
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Podcast episode
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In this episode, we take a look at a commonly used medical device, the Foley catheter, by exploring the long and fascinating history of its development, as well as learn more about the surgeon that it was named for, Dr. Frederic Foley.
Released:
Sep 9, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
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