Attaching a Night Drainage Bag | 合法醫療器材資訊網

There are some important points to remember when managing your catheter. First of all, keep your leg and night bag below the level of the bladder to prevent the backflow of urine. Avoid disconnecting the leg bag unnecessarily or touching the end of the connector as this can lead to infection, and do not use oil based creams or talcum powder around the catheter area. Try to avoid constipation as this can interfere with catheter function, and remember that movement such as a little exercise can often get rid of any debris such as old tissue cells in your bladder. 

Hygiene is vitally important, so always wash the area around where the catheter enters your body at least once per day with soap and water to remove any encrustation or debris which may have dried to your catheter.

Leg bags and catheter valves can be used by those assessed for suitab...