Biliary Drain Teaching 2502
Instructed patient caring for the tube Wash your hands with soap and water. If your doctor requested it, make a note of the amount of bile in the bag. Open the drainage port at the bottom of the bag. Empty the contents of the bag into the toilet. Clean the drainage port with soap and water, and close it.
Reviewed December 2019
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.