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While an 18-gauge, or a catheter measuring 0.234 inches (about 5.94 mm), used to be the standard, the development of short peripheral catheters with smaller but stronger walls made it possible to use a smaller size for a larger fluid flow.
Depending on the type of catheter you have and why it's being used, the catheter may be removed after a few minutes, hours or days, or it may be needed for the long term. Types of urinary catheter There are two main types of urinary catheter: 1  intermittent catheters â these are temporarily inserted into the bladder and removed once the bladder is empty. 2  indwelling catheters â these remain in place for many days or weeks, and are held in position by an inflated balloon in the bladder.