Changing Foley To Leg Bag

Disconnect the tubing and bag from the catheter with a twisting motion.

Changing foley to leg bag. Rinse out the leg bag with cold water twice shaking vigorously for at least 10 seconds both times. If you have a leg bag it must be kept below the level of your bladder at all times. You will need a clean bag.

Turn the leg bag upside down to test the flutter valve at the top. Please refer to the printed materials given to you by your. Empty urine from the old leg bag into the toilet or receptacle and dispose of the bag.

Soak the bag for 20-30 minutes. Or you can place a towel underneath the catheter to collect any drips. Leave your bag or valve attached to the catheter while showering.

Leg bags and drain bags are attached to indwelling or external catheters. The leg bag must remain below the level of your bladder to drain easily. You can do this by changing the bag to the other leg or by raising or lowering the leg band.

Remove the bags and tubing and drain the urine into the toilet. Place the bag in the bag holder. My ICU opens catheter systems to replace catheter bags with urometers.

Changing a Leg Bag to a Drainage Bag. When you get out of bed you can change back to a leg bag if you prefer. This handout should repeat what you were taught in the hospital.