How to Empty a Catheter Bag
Drain your bag before it gets full.. Wash your hands. Rinse the skin around your catheter connection with soap and water.
Steps
1
Drain your bag before it gets full.
Drain your bag before it gets full.
2
Wash your hands
Wash your hands
3
Rinse the skin around your catheter connection with soap and water.
Rinse the skin around your catheter connection with soap and water.
4
Release your bag from its straps or holder.
Release your bag from its straps or holder.
5
Raise the drainage tube straight up.
Raise the drainage tube straight up.
6
Position the bag over a toilet.
Position the bag over a toilet.
7
Remove the stopper or clamp on your bag.
Remove the stopper or clamp on your bag.
8
Empty your catheter leg bag using a valve.
Empty your catheter leg bag using a valve.
9
Empty your large bag by unclamping it.
Empty your large bag by unclamping it.
10
Keep the bag detached from your catheter tubing.
Keep the bag detached from your catheter tubing.
11
Pour a solution of soapy water into your bag.
Pour a solution of soapy water into your bag.
12
Soak your catheter bag with vinegar diluted in water.
Soak your catheter bag with vinegar diluted in water.
13
Rinse your bag with cold water.
Rinse your bag with cold water.
14
Hang the bag up to dry.
Hang the bag up to dry.
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