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Patient Manual
6.5 Loading the Shower Bag (continued)
After Showering
1. Set the shower bag on a at, stable surface and dry the bag, controller, and
batteries, using a clean towel.
2. Transfer the controller and batteries to your carrying case.
3. Change the exit site dressing using your normal procedure. If the area around
the exit site is wet, dry off with a sterile gauze bandage before applying the
new dressing.
4. Allow the shower bag to drip dry before using it again.
Getting Ready to Shower (continued)
6. Guide the portion of the driveline that exits the bag
between the two Velcro
®
strips on the side of the bag.
7. Firmly fasten the two Velcro
®
strips around the driveline.
The driveline will form a “U” shape as it exits the bag.
This helps prevent water draining from the driveline into
the bag.
8. Place the shower bag strap over your head and across
your shoulder so it is hanging at your side.
Adjust the strap so the bag does not pull on the driveline
while showering.
There should be some slack in the driveline so that the
ap is completely folded over the zipper.
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