a registered nurse who has extra training and knows how to care for people with bladder and bowel problems.
leg bag
a small urine drainage bag that attaches to the end of a catheter. It holds up to 6OOml of urine and attaches to the leg with straps or a net stocking. It's usually used during the day.
night bag
a large bag that is attached to the end of a catheter or to a leg bag to store urine until it's emptied into the toilet. These bags hold up to 2 litres of urine and attach to the bed or mattress.
