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How do you empty a catheter bag?

Updated: 10/31/2022
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1 Wash hands

2 Gloves

3 Clean the tip of the catheter hose (to avoid UTIs)

4 Unhook the clasp and drain into a sterile container

5 Close the clasp!

6 Re-clean the catheter hose

7 Dispose of the urine in a sluice or toilet

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