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If you're monitoring output, whenver the doctor states. This is typically every 4, 6 or 12 hours around the clock, but may be another rhythm. Remember to chart every time you empty it. If you aren't monitoring output, whenever it's over 3/4 full or when a night's sleep may overfill it.

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It must be changed once a month or once pulled out.

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11y ago

weekly

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