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Having Your Urinary Catheter Removed

Learn that your catheter will be removed by your healthcare provider at the appropriate time and how to care for yourself after its removal.

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Surgery

Step-by-Step: Emptying Your Urinary Catheter Bag

Here are the steps to emptying your urinary catheter bag.

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Surgery

How to Empty and Clean Your Urinary Catheter

Learn the proper time and method to empty and clean your drainage bag.

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Surgery

How to Empty Your Surgical Drain

Learn the proper method for emptying your surgical drain to ensure your recovery from surgery is comfortable and complication free.

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