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Night Bags

Larger capacity urine collection bags are most commonly used day or night by people who are immobile and/or in bed for long periods. They can also be used during the day by wheelchair users, the collection bag connected directly to the catheter (or sheath). They are most useful to manage large volumes of urine on their own. Large capacity urine collection bags are usually suspended on either a floor stand or a hanger that hooks onto a bed or chair frame. It is important that the tap is supported clear of the floor to reduce the risk of cross-infection. Loops, curves, kinking and twisting of tubing should also be avoided.

Leg Bags

Leg bags are urine collection bags worn on the body. They have a tube emerging from the upper side of the bag that connects to the funnel end of a catheter or sheath. At the bottom of the bag is a small tap or valve to allow emptying. They can be worn discretely under clothing and may be unnoticeable. Usually they are secured to the thigh or lower leg. These bags can be used at any time, but are most useful during the day to allow ease of movement. Leg bags are most commonly secured to the leg with straps. The collection bag is connected by firmly pushing the tapered plastic fitting at the end of the collection bag tube into the funnel end of the catheter or sheath. The connection should be secure enough to prevent the collection bag tube from becoming disconnected. It is important that the collection bag is held securely in place: a bag heavy with urine may pull down on the catheter or sheath if not properly supported. This can lead to disconnection and/or damage to the bladder neck. Using additional straps to secure the drainage tubing close to the leg above the bag can reduce this risk. The collection bag should be positioned at a point lower than the bladder, to allow gravity to assist with the free flow of urine. When seated for long periods this can be helped by securing the collection bag below the knee.

Urine Meter

Urine meters are used to measure the urine output of users. They are mostly used for post operative or critically ill patients, where measurement of urine output is necessary.

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