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Saturday, September 8, 2018

How To Effectively Use A Leg Bag Emptier

By Amy Morris


An individual who has a health problem that tampers with the body functions and which goes to the extent of interfering with issues like mobility must seek immediate help. Such a situation is hard and could lead to a lot of dependence on other people of which makes one uncomfortable since they get almost zero privacy. A catheter is attached due to urinary drainage problems and which go hand in hand with a Leg bag emptier. This item has proved helpful to many and here are the tips to help a person using the same.

This leg bag must be attached to you all day so that there are no leaks all the time. To avoid it becoming a discomfort, one could attach to their thigh so that it is hidden from unwanted eyes. The advantage of this item is that they come in different sizes and shapes which gives an individual the choice of that which favors their body size and structure.

The bag is to be attached to the desired area using a light tape or a strap slightly below the bladder. Making it too tight is likely to spoil everything as it ends up being less effective and could even be harmful to the user. Additionally, place this product below the bladder as a precautionary measure for the avoidance of back-flow once it is full.

Hygiene must be observed when using the emptier. Ensure that at all times there is no contact made with the bathroom surfaces when you are emptying the item on the tips that are in contact with your body. This is because they end up making it very simple for infections and germs to travel fast into the body when the connection is made.

Ensure that hygiene has been observed with this bag. Emptying is a crucial part and at the same time requires a lot of caution. If this is not outlined it could end up creating a mess. Wipe the tips with rubbing alcohol as this could prove lethal if other items are used. Then, after placing the tubes back, it is advisable to wash your hands and rinse properly as simple mistakes could prove dangerous.

In addition, change the item occasionally and preferably twice or once a month. The possibilities of complications arising from a dirty one are high if changing does not happen, common signs that necessitate a change are strong odors and change of color due to dirt. Changing process will call for the following of those precautions that are used during cleaning and emptying stages where sanitation is required.

It is essential that you are aware of the issues that are likely to occur with regard to the use of this product and where it is advisable to call the services of a doctor. Urinary track infects are common when it comes to the use of these items. This is dangerous if not treated immediately and thus the need to refer to a doctor any time the signs of these infections are noted.

In conclusion, ensure that the item is purchased under a warranty. The best way to avoid creation of a mess when it comes to buying the device is by requesting for a warranty and especially where the alternative of an electric one is used. This helps in ensuring that in case one is faulty there is compensation or replacement done to avoid using a substandard and unsafe one.




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