Using a Night Stand
It is recommended that you use a night stand or bedside
hanger to support the Night Bag in use.
The pre-punched hanger holes on all Great Bear Night Bags
allow for the weight of the bag to be equally supported on a
Night Stand.
There are two Night Stands available for use at home, the
metal 3-in-1 hanger or the Plastic Flat Pack Hanger. Both
are available complimentary to patients registered with our
Nightingale Home Delivery Service (see page 23).
Please
Freephone 0800 055 6270
for more information.
Important:
Always position the Night Bag on a night stand at a level
below the bladder to ensure optimal drainage
Key Tips for using a Great
Bear Urine Drainage Bag
• Hygiene is of upmost importance when catheterised to prevent
infection. Ensure you wash your hands thoroughly before and after
handling your Great Bear Drainage Bags. If someone else is handling
your Leg or Night Bag, whether that is a Relative, a Carer or Healthcare
Professional, they must wash and dry their hands and wear a clean
pair of gloves.
• Any Great Bear Drainage Bags that are supplied in an individual peel
pouch are sterile. It is important that they remain in their sterile peel
pouch until ready for use. If the packaging is damaged or opened, the
sterility of the product may be compromised and should not be used.
• Libra Leg Bags and the reusable Night Bags can be kept in situ for 5-7
days. These bags should only ever be disconnected from the Catheter
when it needs changing.
• Whilst the graduations on Great Bear Drainage Bags provide a useful
indication, they are approximates only and should not be used to
record accurate urinary output. If an accurate measurement of
volume is required, drain the urine into a clean measuring jug.
• Used Drainage Bags can be disposed of with
household waste. Disposable Black Bags
are available on request through the
Nightingale Home Delivery Service.
Do Not
flush your Drainage Bag
down the toilet.
• Keep Drainage Bags out of
the reach of children – small
components could pose a
choking hazard.
14
15
Summary of Contents for Libra Conform Leg Bag Series
Page 1: ...Drainage Bag User Guide ...
