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Embodiments herein provide a flexible accessory panel with apertures from which items may be suspended. In particular, receptacles for fluids draining from a patient may be suspended from the apertures, which are retained at a level below that of the patient, maintaining a gravitational flow. Mainta

Embodiments herein provide a flexible accessory panel with apertures from which items may be suspended. In particular, receptacles for fluids draining from a patient may be suspended from the apertures, which are retained at a level below that of the patient, maintaining a gravitational flow. Maintaining downward flow of the draining fluids limits the backflow of draining fluid to the patient and reduces the risk of infection.

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What is claimed is: 1. A method for securing a fluid receptacle below a support surface, comprising: positioning a pliable panel onto the support surface with a middle portion of the pliable panel disposed horizontally along, and supported by, an upper surface of the support surface, and a distal p

What is claimed is: 1. A method for securing a fluid receptacle below a support surface, comprising: positioning a pliable panel onto the support surface with a middle portion of the pliable panel disposed horizontally along, and supported by, an upper surface of the support surface, and a distal portion of the pliable panel hanging downwardly over an edge of the support surface in a substantially vertical position, the pliable panel being devoid of pockets and the distal portion including at least one aperture coupled to a reinforcing member retained within the aperture, the reinforcing member having a hole open on at least two sides and extending through the thickness of the pliable panel; and coupling a fluid receptacle to the reinforcing member, wherein the fluid receptacle is retained below the upper surface of the support surface. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein at least one of the pliable panel and the reinforcing member is radiotransparent. 3. The method of claim 1, further comprising placing a second support surface onto the middle portion of the pliable panel, with the middle portion of the pliable panel disposed between the support surface and the second support surface, wherein the second support surface comprises a compressible material. 4. The method of claim 1, wherein the support surface is configured to support a sitting or recumbent body in an elevated position. 5. The method of claim 1, wherein the pliable panel is a continuous sheet of a pliable material. 6. The method of claim 1, the pliable panel further comprising a coupling member disposed on a bottom surface of the pliable panel, and the method further including coupling the coupling member to the upper surface of the support surface. 7. The method of claim 6, wherein the coupling member comprises a portion of a hook-and-loop fastener, and coupling the coupling member to the upper surface comprises placing said portion against a corresponding portion of the hook-and-loop fastener on the upper surface of the support surface. 8. The method of claim 1, wherein the support surface is a mattress, a cushion, a long spine board, a stretcher, a chair seat, a diagnostic platform, or a generally horizontal surface configured to support a mattress, cushion, long spine board, stretcher, chair seat, or diagnostic platform. 9. The method of claim 1, the pliable panel further comprising a retaining strap coupled to a surface of the pliable panel and a drainage tube coupled to the drainage receptacle, the method further including coupling the retaining strap to the drainage tube. 10. The method of claim 1, the pliable panel further comprising a tie element coupled to the outer surface of the pliable panel and a drainage tube coupled to the drainage receptacle, the method further including coupling the tie element to the drainage tube. 11. A device for securing a fluid container below a support surface, comprising: a pliable radiotransparent panel comprising a continuous sheet of material devoid of pockets and having a top surface and a bottom surface, the pliable radiotransparent panel having at least a middle portion and two distal portions, the two distal portions disposed at the longitudinal ends of the pliable radiotransparent panel, the middle portion configured to be retained in a substantially horizontal position on the top of the support surface with the distal portions extending beyond the lateral edges of the top of the support surface and hanging downward in a substantially vertical position, each of the two distal portions including at least one aperture extending through the thickness of the continuous sheet from the top surface to the bottom surface; and a radiotransparent grommet disposed within each aperture and extending through the thickness of the continuous sheet, the radiotransparent grommet describing a hole open on at least two sides, wherein the radiotransparent grommet is configured to support the fluid container below the hole. 12. A system for collecting fluids draining from above a support surface, comprising: a support surface configured to support a portion of a body, the support surface having a top and at least one side; a pliable panel having a top surface, a bottom surface, a middle portion and a first distal portion, the first distal portion including at least one aperture extending through the thickness of the pliable panel from the top surface of the first distal portion to the bottom surface of the first distal portion, the middle portion of the pliable panel retained in a substantially horizontal position on, and supported by, the top of the support surface with the first distal portion extending beyond an edge of the support surface and hanging downward in a substantially vertical position along the at least one side; a reinforcing member having a hole open on at least two sides, the reinforcing member being retained within the aperture and extending through the thickness of the pliable panel from the top surface to the bottom surface; a fluid receptacle coupled to the reinforcing member and disposed below the support surface, the fluid receptacle configured to retain fluids; and a drainage tube coupled to the fluid receptacle, the drainage tube configured to allow gravitational flow of the fluid from above the support surface into the fluid receptacle. 13. The system of claim 12, further including a coupling member coupling the fluid receptacle to the reinforcing member. 14. The system of claim 13, wherein the coupling member comprises a first end and a second end, and wherein the first end is disposed through the hole and the second end is coupled to the fluid receptacle. 15. The system of claim 12, the radiotransparent grommet further comprising a hook. 16. The system of claim 12, wherein the pliable panel is constructed of at least one of paper, polymer, plastic, polyester, silicone, rubber, resin, nylon, cloth, metal, and ceramic. 17. The system of claim 12, wherein the pliable panel comprises a material with antimicrobial properties. 18. The system of claim 12, wherein the pliable panel is coated at least in part with an antimicrobial substance. 19. The system of claim 12, wherein the pliable panel is a continuous sheet of material. 20. The system of claim 12, further including a second support surface disposed over the pliable panel, the second support surface comprising a compressible material, and the pliable panel being positioned between the support surface and the second support surface.