What is a catheter bag?

catheter bag, also called drainage bag, is usually connected to the catheter. It is commonly used to collect urine from bladder or kidneys and administration of drugs or intravenous (IV) fluids. Catheter bags can be re -usable or disposable. Silicon, polyvinyl chloride plastic and rubber are common catheter materials. The catheter bags used for body fluid collection should be located lower than the organ attached to the catheter to prevent the collected fluids back to the organ. On the other hand, catheter bags used for administration of IV fluids should be placed higher than the catheter to which it is connected to secure a slight, continuous flow and prevent bleeding caused by the rapid flow of IV liquid. The tube connecting the catheter with the catheter bag should be long enough to be short enough to prevent the catheter from being pulled and from crushing. However, they are connected to the bed instead of their location on the floor to prevent overflow.The tubes used to connect bags to the bed with catheters are usually curled and placed in a normally undisturbed location on the bed.

The bag is connected to the flutter valve located on the highest part of the bag to avoid body fluid that flows back to the catheter. The flutter valve is usually tested when cleaning the catheter bag tilting upside down and seeing whether the water flows. If the water flows out, which means that the flutter valve is damaged, it should be fired.

As a closed system, a catheter and a catheter bag should always be maintained by Cleaba has prevented bacteria and bacteria infect the attached organ. Disposable bags should be packed in a plastic bag and thrown away after one use. On the other hand, repeatedly usable bags require emptying at least three times a day or if they are slightly more than half full to prevent pressure on the catheter. CleaningThe rumor bag often includes the use of acetic solution. It is replaced by a new month or more regular if the bag turns or cloudy.