Urine bags are available either as a leg bag or a drainage bag. A Leg urine bag is attached to the patients’ thigh with elastic or Velcro straps and allows them to move freely during the day. They have a small holding capacity in comparison to a drainage urine bag and need to be emptied and cleaned more frequently. A drainage urine bag is used for patients that may be in wheelchairs or beds and are not attached to the patients’ body. They can be used for a longer period of time and are commonly used during the night while the patient is asleep. Most urine bags are not recommended to be re-used for more than a month even with thorough cleaning every time the bag is drained. If the bag looks dirty or smells bad, then it should not be used and disposed off immediately.

Urine bags are available either as a leg bag or a drainage bag. A Leg urine bag is attached to the patients’ thigh with elastic or Velcro straps and allows them to move freely during the day. They have a small holding capacity in comparison to a drainage urine bag and need to be emptied and cleaned more frequently. A drainage urine bag is used for patients that may be in wheelchairs or beds and are not attached to the patients’ body. They can be used for a longer period of time and are commonly used during the night while the patient is asleep. Most urine bags are not recommended to be re-used for more than a month even with thorough cleaning every time the bag is drained. If the bag looks dirty or smells bad, then it should not be used and disposed off immediately.