What Does IUC Mean in Medical Terms?

IUC stands for indwelling urinary catheter. Tube left in place to drain urine.

Where you will see IUC

You will most often see IUC in kidney unit and dialysis charts, nursing notes, care plans and handovers.

Example

A chart note might use “IUC” as shorthand for indwelling urinary catheter when documenting a patient's care.

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