Drainage Bag Support Apparatus

A drainage bag support apparatus for use by an individual having a medical condition in which fluid is drained, wherein the apparatus comprises:

• a. a trunk belt having a fastener to secure the trunk belt around a trunk of the individual;
• b. at least one slider wherein the slider is slidably attached to the trunk belt;
• c. two or more support straps, wherein the two or more support straps adjust in length and are attached to at least one slider;
• d. two or more position adjusters that adjust the length of the support straps and lock the length of the support straps;
• and
• e. two or more retention devices for receiving at least one drainage bag, wherein each retention device attaches to one support strap.

A drainage bag support apparatus for use by an individual having a condition in which fluid is drained, wherein the apparatus comprises:

• a. a trunk belt having a fastener to secure the trunk belt around a trunk of the individual;
• b. two or more sliders, which each slider comprises a hook, and a slider opening to receive the trunk belt;
• wherein the two or more sliders slidably receive the trunk belt allowing any of their positions to be adjusted along the trunk belt;
• c. two or more support straps, wherein the two or more support straps are each attached to a hook of each slider, and wherein each support strap adjusts in length;
• d. a cam buckle attached to the support strap, wherein the cam buckle adjusts the length of the strap and locks the length of the support strap;
• and
• e. two or more quick release retention clips for receiving at least one drainage bag at one or more points of attachment, wherein each retention clip slidably attaches to one support strap.

A method of using a drainage bag support apparatus by an individual having a trunk and having a medical condition in which fluid is drained into a drainage bag, wherein the apparatus comprises a trunk belt having a fastener to secure the trunk belt around a trunk of the individual;

• at least one slider wherein the slider is slidably attached to the trunk belt;
• at least one support strap, wherein the support strap is attached to the slider and adjusts in length;
• and a retention device, slidably attached to the support strap, for receiving at least one drainage bag;
• the method comprising the steps of:
• a. securing the trunk belt around the trunk of the individual;
• and
• b. securing the drainage bag used by the individual to the retention device.

A kit for use by an individual having a condition in which fluid is drained, the kit comprises:

• a. at least one drainage bag;
• and
• b. a drainage bag support apparatus, wherein the apparatus comprises:
• i. a trunk belt having a fastener to secure the trunk belt around a trunk of the individual;
• ii. at least one slider wherein the slider is slidably attached to the trunk belt;
• iii. at least one support strap, wherein the support strap is attached to the slider and adjusts in length;
• and
• iv. a retention device, slidably attached to the support strap, for receiving the drainage bag.