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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.
The thickness of the tube of the catheter is measured in a unit called French (FR). Catheters used for clean intermittent catheterization range from 5 to 16 FR. The smaller the number, the thinner the catheter. The doctor will suggest changes in the size of the catheter if needed. For example, if it takes too long to empty the bladder, the catheter your child is using may be too thin. Some important things to know It is very important that your child self catheterizes on time and does not skip doing it.