Raise the drainage tube straight up.
Catheter tube not draining into bag.
Check the position of your catheter and drainage bag.
Check that the leg bag straps are.
Post turp patient catheter wont drain into foley bag but will drain into the leg bag what could be causing this.
Check for and remove any kinks in the catheter or the bag tubing.
No urine is draining into the drainage bag kinking compression of the catheter or drainage bag tube check the tubing and remove any kinks and obstructions.
Next drain any remaining urine from the disconnected bag.
Incorrect positioning of the drainage bag check the tubing.
Open the drainage valve to drain the soap and fill the bag with vinegar and water.
Check for and remove any kinks in the catheter or the drainage bag tubing.
Ensure the drainage bag is below the level of the.
Check the position of the leg straps.
It has been irrigated bag changed will drain without bag or into leg bag.
Adjust the position of the patient.
Look at your leg straps to make sure it fits correctly and isn t causing an obstruction.
Check for kinks in the catheter or drainage bag tubing.
Make sure all the urine from the catheter tube drains into the catheter bag as you hold it straight.
Check to see if the urinary bag or catheter tubing has any kinks.
When a catheter blocks urine can no longer drain into the collection bag and so pushes back up from the bladder into the kidneys.
If there is no urine draining into your bag take the following steps.
Check to make sure that the bag is positioned below your bladder when you are lying sitting or standing.
You should also disconnect the bag from the catheter tubing.
If there is no urine draining into your bag take the following steps.
Loose fitting underwear is best.
You should then pour some warm soapy water into the bag.
If the drainage bag tubing or catheter is twisted kinked or being pressed against your body with too much pressure such as under clothing or a leg strap then the urine will not flow freely.
At a loss any help would be appreciated.
Trace the tubing from where it exists your urethra to where it ends or meets up with the drainage bag and undo any kinks that you find.
Check that the leg bag straps are fitted correctly and are not causing bag obstruction.
To reduce the odour wash your hands with soap and water.
It is connected to the catheter tube with a plastic colored clip.
The drainage tube is at the end of the catheter tube.
Snug or tight undergarments can block urine.
