All About Bags For Vomit Disposal

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Sickness or vomit disposal bags are widely used for motion sickness. Used for the sanitary disposal of vomit, these bags are available in a variety of sizes and specifications. This article discusses the history and construction of vomit disposal bags.

Also known as a sick bag or barf bag, a vomit disposal bag is a small polythene bag used to dispose of vomit. The transportation industry, in particular the airlines, is renowned for using the bags during flights. As a result, the product is also known as an airsickness bag.

Vomit disposal bags are also particularly useful for pregnant women who suffer from morning sickness and for travelers prone to motion sickness. Vomit disposal bags are also useful for emesis sample collection. Due to the strong structural foundation of vomit disposal bags, emesis samples can be easily transported for medical testing.

Gilmore Schjeldhl created the vomit disposal bag in 1949 for Northwest Orient Airlines. The initial prototypes were constructed of cardstock or wax paper. The product has since evolved and the modern version uses plastic or polythene. The polythene fiber ...
... construction is moisture resistant and ensures no leakage for an extended period of time. The opening of the vomit bag is easily secured via wire tying or tape, while the rectangular bottom of the vomit disposal bag is sealed. The used vomit bag can be discarded later when an appropriate disposal container is available.

Vomiting can be unexpected. It is advantageous to carry vomit disposal bags for increased convenience and minimized embarrassment. Vomit disposal bags are small enough to easily fit into a purse or pocket, so they can be carried discreetly. A quality air sickness bag measures approximately 237x80x125 centimeters and can hold an average volume of two liters.

Some manufacturers offer vomit disposal bags options including graphic prints, vertical metal closure clips and horizontal metal closure clips. Splash guards are a highly recommended option, as they prevent the spreading of germs and disease. While vomit disposal bags can be ordered on the internet most suppliers require a bulk order.

Although bags for vomit disposal are primarily used for the containment of vomit, they have other uses. Alternative uses for vomit disposal bags include waterproof waste containment, photographic mailing envelopes and in-flight dog food storage bags.

The author of this article is associated with MedBag Inc., a leading supplier of high quality plastic bags for use in medical facilities. MedBag Inc. stocks a large collection of pharmacy bags including the infectious waste bag, infuser syringe bag and first aid bag.