Domicillary Bag

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Hi Everyone

I'm new here. Just wondering if anyone has any tips of buying a new domicillary bag as most of my work will be domicillary based.

Thanks in anticipation.

 

A cheap suitcase with wheels

 

There was a thread around here to do with this question , but I can not find it, but if a remember correctly and tool box with wheels and handel was the go. Shop this from the local hardwear shop.

Good luck.

 

Hi Katie123, I forgot to do my Podiatry Arena "work" :welcome: to Podiatry Arena, I hope it helps with lots of info for you not just this question.

 

I use a really nice camera bag - its 'Tamrac' - i think - and its a nice size with velcro segments you can move from the main body of the bag so you can seperate things are you want, it also has lots of useful side, back, top etc pockets - and the lens segment at the front is great to carry a selection of blades/dressings etc - have a look at one - its also waterproof and very light weight so great for carrying!

 

Hi Katie 123
Good on you for joining the domicillary ranks! After many expensive cases and bags, my best ever kit is basically a box on wheels . Its a box about 45cm square with a padded removable lid, so i can store lots of things in it and then take out what i need and sit on the box. With a luggage strap bolted on to pull it around it is very user friendly- i can put the luggage strap over my shoulder to get it upstairs and in and out of the car. Keep plenty of stock in the car so you don't have to carry a heavy kit around- top it up as you go.I also use a small fishing tackle type of box to carry messy disposables- easy to clean. Good luck and i hope all your patients have a recliner chair with a footrest - get those feet up high to save your back!

 

Hi - I use this tool box, loads of room for equipment, drill etc, wipe-clean - sturdy and very cheap!

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_710607_langId_-1_categoryId_165667

 

I also use a tool box on wheels. there are various options, either one with 2 small boxes on top of each other or a large box, decent wheels and a lid with compartments for seperating dressings etc. beauty of this kind is for home visits and nursing homes, often patient has their legs up in their recliner chair or foot rest and I sit on the box, saves shifting furniture and i find it is perfect sitting height.
cost about $60-80 local hardware shop, Stanley brand. did get a free set of screw drivers with mine, and have had it for about 3 years with no signs of wear