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A drainage bag (jelly bag) using a superabsorbent polymer: technical note
Surgical Neurology
|April 13, 1999
Abstract
Background:
Various types of drainage bags for use after an operation are currently available, but they are often bulky, and backflow of contents can occur when the bag is not in the upright position.
Methods:
As an alternative, we developed a drainage bag containing a superabsorbent polymer that becomes jelly-like as it absorbs the fluid.
Results:
This bag is lightweight and compact for easy carrying, and there was no backflow, whatever its position.
Conclusion:
These features demonstrate a very useful drainage bag. This bag was remarkably useful for unconscious patients or for restless ones, particularly in the field of neurosurgery.