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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.
22, 23 A size 12 F catheter was found to be successful in catheterizing men with acute urinary retention. 24 In most patients, it is best to minimize bladder irritation by using a catheter with a 5 mL balloon inflated with 5 to 10 mL of fluid. 22.