摘要 |
<p>A tube retaining and disposal container comprising a mounting board insertible between the mattress and frame of a hospital bed or the like. A disposable bag, preferably sterile, is secured to the board, open at the top, and extending vertically with respect to the plane of the mattress. An aperture is provided in the board above the open end of the bag and a tube, connected at one end to a source of suction and open at the other end, can be doubled with the doubled-over portion insertible into the aperture. This stops any liquid flow out of the open end of the tube which open end can be disposed in the bag. When use of the tube is completed, the tube can be dumped in the bag, along with any gloves used by the doctor, nurse or other hospital worker, and the bag and container disposed of.</p> |