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What are the different types of drainage bag accessories available in the market?
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- Fabric urinary leg bag holder
- Quick drain valve
- Leg bag straps
- Leg bag straps with button closure
- Urinary drainage bedside hanger
- Extension tubing
- Tubing clamp
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What is a fabric urinary leg bag holder?
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A fabric urinary leg bag holder supports leg urinary drainage bags. It is made from 95% cotton and 5% lycra. The holder incorporates a pocket to hold the urine bag and elasticized bands at the top and bottom. The pocket prevents contact between the skin and the urine bag, thus allowing the skin to breathe freely. An opening is available for the drain valve.
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What is a quick drain valve?
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A quick drain valve is used with reusable latex leg bags. It may be used as a replacement for standard bottom valve. The valve has finger loop or cross bars for ease of operation and can be lever-operated by a person with limited hand function.
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What are leg bag straps?
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Leg bag straps are reusable belts which make using a catheter comfortable and convenient. They have been created to give the user peace of mind and the feeling of security. These straps are used to secure a catheter or a leg bag tube around the leg or thighs. They prevent sudden pulling or slipping of the tubing and leg bags and are usually made of a skin-friendly fabric that minimizes skin irritation.
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What are leg bag straps with button closure?
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Leg bag straps are sometimes available with button closures. These are buttons which are fixed on the straps to help secure and fix the bag safely onto the leg or the thigh.
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What is a urinary drainage bedside hanger?
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A urinary drainage bedside hanger is a metal holder which is meant to be placed by the bedside with the purpose of hanging the drainage bag on it. It can even be attached to a bed or wheelchair. It is usually convenient for nighttime use or handy for those who are bed-ridden. It has loops which holds the tube upright.
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What are extension tubings?
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Extension tubings, like the name suggests, are tubes that are meant to provide the extra length. They are designed to connect easily to the existing catheter tubing and extend the connection between a Foley, intermittent or external catheter to the collection bag. They provide you the extra length to turn over comfortably while sleeping without tugging on the tube. Most of these tubings are latex free and made from durable vinyl.
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What is a tubing clamp?
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A tubing clamp is a device that is applied to the catheter tubing when you are changing and cleaning the urine bag. This prevents the urine from the bladder to flow out if the bag is not attached. The clamp is put near the end of the catheter that connects to the urine bag tube.
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