How to empty a foley bag. This can cause urine to back up and collect in your bladder. Raise the drainage tube straight up. Disconnect the bag from the catheter tubing.
You may also empty the urine into the toilet. Position the bag over a toilet. Connect the tubing to the backup bag or drainage device.
A newer version of this skill can be found here. The drainage tube is at the end of the catheter tube. It is connected to the.
Disconnect the bag from the catheter tubing. Remove the stopper or clamp on your bag. Empty the leg bag when it is half full or at least twice a day.
Swish the soap around being sure to get the corners of the bag. Hold the drainage tube over a toilet or measuring container. Connect the tubing to the backup bag or drainage device.
Swish the soap around being sure to get the corners of the bag. Do not let the drainage bag touch or lie on the floor. A drain spout.
Wash your hands with soap and water. Drain any remaining urine from the bag you just disconnected. Pour some warm not hot soapy water into the bag.
Open the drainage valve to drain the soap. Do not loop or kink the tubing. Close the drainage valve.
The weight of a full drainage bag can be painful. Close the drainage valve. The different types of drainage bags open in different ways.
Drain the bag wash your hands well with soap and water to prevent infecting the urinary catheter and bag. Open the drainage valve to drain the soap. This will make it easier to empty as it will catch any overflow when youre.
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Place a large plastic or metal container on the floor next to you. Empty the drainage bag when needed.