How often should disposable drainage bags be replaced? The use of drainage bags

The disposable drainage bag is made of high quality frosted PVC material bag body, which is used to connect with various specifications of catheter and drain liquid. Disposable drainage bag is mainly used in anorectal, urinary incontinence patients, surgical coma patients and people with mobility difficulties, for urine drainage, wound drainage, body fluid drainage, etc.

Disposable drainage bag belongs to a class of medical equipment, the general disposable drainage bag 2-3 days or so to replace once, anti-reflux drainage bag 1 week or so to replace once, of course, but also according to the specific situation to judge, if the drainage liquid is more, more frequent use, may need to be replaced one to two days.

During use, it is necessary to check the tightness of the drainage bag to avoid retrograde infection. Once bleeding, pyuria, fever and other conditions, should promptly notify the doctor, and targeted treatment.

The use of disposable drainage bag
1. Select the appropriate type of drainage bag according to the specific conditions of patients;

2. Open the packaging of the drainage bag, pull out the protective cap on the drainage bag tube, butt it with the catheter joint, and hang and fix the drainage bag;

3. Pay attention to the hanging height and position of the drainage bag to ensure that the liquid can be smoothly drained into the drainage bag to prevent the liquid reflux from causing infection;

4. Check the drainage patency regularly to avoid blockage;

5. Pay attention to the liquid capacity of the drainage bag and replace the drainage bag in time;

6, drainage bag is a disposable product, do not reuse;