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Bladder management

  • Bladder types
  • Starting with catheters
  • Problems
  • Life hacks
  • Inside the bladder
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  • Equipment
    • Intermittent catheters
    • Indwelling catheters
    • External catheters
    • Drainage bags
    • Leg bags
    • Overnight bag or bottles
    • Suppliers
  • Funding
    • Compensable injury
    • Non-compensable injury

    Drainage bags

    Catheters should be drained into a drainage bag which can be emptied whenever necessary. The catheter and drainage bag are part of what is called a closed drainage system. The system should be closed (bag connected to catheter and bag tap closed) unless the bag is being emptied or changed. It is important for the person who is emptying the bag to wash or sanitise their hands before and after handling the bag.

    You will need two different kinds of drainage bag; a leg bag and an overnight bag or collection device.

    External catheters
    Leg bags

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    About this resource

    This web resource is part of a research project to improve bladder management at the Austin, by increasing the use of intermittent catheterisation.

    The research project is funded by TAC.

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    Contacts

    Austin Health
    03 9496 5000
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    03 9496 5220
    Spinal Urology Nurse
    03 9496 5904
    spinalurologynurse@austin.org.au
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    03 9496 5176
    vscsoutpatients@austin.org.au

    Disclaimer

    This information has been developed for Austin Health use and has been specifically designed for Austin Health. This information is intended to support, not replace, discussion with your doctor or healthcare professionals. The authors have made a considerable effort to ensure the information is accurate, up to date and easy to understand. Austin Health accepts no responsibility for any inaccuracies, information perceived as misleading, or the success of any treatment regimen detailed on this website. Written information should only be used in conjunction with advice from the health professional who is looking after you.

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