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Described is a collapsible fluid reservoir that may be expanded during use and collapsible to lie substantially flat when not in use. According to one embodiment, a collapsible fluid reservoir can include a substantially non-rigid container having a substantially open proximal end and a substantiall

Described is a collapsible fluid reservoir that may be expanded during use and collapsible to lie substantially flat when not in use. According to one embodiment, a collapsible fluid reservoir can include a substantially non-rigid container having a substantially open proximal end and a substantially sealed distal end opposite the proximal end defining a cavity therein, wherein the distal end includes at least one fluid outlet port extending therethrough. The collapsible fluid reservoir can also include a substantially rigid cap affixed to the proximal end of the non-rigid container and including at least one fluid inlet port extending therethrough and in fluid communication with the cavity.

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1. A collapsible fluid reservoir comprising: a substantially non-rigid container comprising a substantially open proximal end and a substantially sealed distal end opposite the proximal end and defining a cavity therein, wherein the distal end comprises at least one fluid outlet port extending there

1. A collapsible fluid reservoir comprising: a substantially non-rigid container comprising a substantially open proximal end and a substantially sealed distal end opposite the proximal end and defining a cavity therein, wherein the distal end comprises at least one fluid outlet port extending therethrough;a substantially rigid support frame comprising a substantially open proximal end and a substantially open distal end, wherein the substantially non-rigid container is received within the substantially rigid support frame; anda substantially rigid cap affixed to the proximal end of the substantially non-rigid container or the proximal end of the substantially rigid support frame and comprising at least one fluid inlet port extending therethrough and in fluid communication with the cavity, wherein the substantially rigid support frame comprises a plurality of support members pivotally connected to one another at hinges. 2. The collapsible fluid reservoir of claim 1, wherein the collapsible fluid reservoir is one of: (i) a cardiotomy reservoir, (ii) a venous reservoir, or (iii) an arterial reservoir. 3. The collapsible fluid reservoir of claim 1, wherein the substantially rigid cap further comprises at least one vacuum port extending therethrough, in fluid communication with the cavity, and connectable to a vacuum source. 4. The collapsible fluid reservoir of claim 3, wherein the substantially rigid cap further comprises at least one of a valve or a filter in fluid communication with the at least one vacuum port. 5. The collapsible fluid reservoir of claim 1, wherein the substantially rigid cap further comprises at least one fluid outlet port. 6. The collapsible fluid reservoir of claim 1, wherein the substantially rigid cap further comprises a vent port extending therethrough and in fluid communication with the cavity. 7. The collapsible fluid reservoir of claim 1, wherein the substantially rigid cap is removably affixed to the proximal end of the substantially non-rigid container or the proximal end of the substantially rigid support frame. 8. The collapsible fluid reservoir of claim 1, further comprising a filter in fluid communication with at least one orifice in the substantially rigid cap. 9. The collapsible fluid reservoir of claim 8, wherein the filter is constructed from substantially non-rigid material. 10. The collapsible fluid reservoir of claim 8, wherein the filter further comprises a substantially rigid filter frame positioned within the filter. 11. The collapsible fluid reservoir of claim 9, wherein the filter is collapsible. 12. The collapsible fluid reservoir of claim 1, wherein the substantially rigid cap comprises: a circular geometry, an elliptical geometry, or an elongated rigid cap. 13. The collapsible fluid reservoir of claim 1, wherein the substantially rigid support frame is collapsible, and wherein the substantially non-rigid container is connected to the substantially rigid support frame at a plurality of connection points. 14. The collapsible fluid reservoir of claim 13, wherein the substantially non-rigid container is removably connected to the substantially rigid support frame at the plurality of connection points. 15. The collapsible fluid reservoir of claim 13, wherein when the substantially rigid support frame is in a substantially expanded configuration, the substantially non-rigid container is able to withstand a negative pressure of up to approximately −300 mmHg. 16. The collapsible fluid reservoir of claim 1, wherein the substantially non-rigid container comprises accordion-shaped walls. 17. The collapsible fluid reservoir of claim 1, further comprising a coil-shaped supporting member affixed to the substantially non-rigid container at a plurality of points between the proximal end and the distal end of the substantially non-rigid container. 18. The collapsible fluid reservoir of claim 1, wherein the substantially rigid cap is adapted for suspending the collapsible fluid reservoir from a pole when in use. 19. The collapsible fluid reservoir of claim 1, wherein the substantially rigid support frame is configured to pivot from a substantially expanded configuration to a substantially flat configuration. 20. The collapsible fluid reservoir of claim 1, wherein the substantially rigid support frame further comprises a locking mechanism configured maintain the substantially rigid support frame in the substantially expanded configuration. 21. The collapsible fluid reservoir of claim 13, wherein the substantially rigid support frame comprises a plurality of support members connected to one another in a telescoping manner. 22. The collapsible fluid reservoir of claim 21, wherein the substantially rigid support frame is configured to telescope from a substantially expanded configuration to a substantially compact configuration. 23. A fluid container, comprising: a substantially non-rigid container comprising a substantially open proximal end and a substantially sealed distal end opposite the proximal end and defining a cavity therein, wherein the distal end comprises at least one fluid outlet port extending therethrough, and wherein the open proximal end defines a cross-sectional shape adapted for affixing to a rigid cap; anda substantially rigid support frame comprising a substantially open proximal end and a substantially open distal end, wherein the substantially non-rigid container is received within the substantially rigid support frame, wherein the substantially rigid support frame comprises a plurality of support members pivotally connected to one another at hinges. 24. The fluid container of claim 23, wherein the cross-sectional shape of the substantially open proximal end of the substantially non-rigid container is one of: circular, ovular, or polygonal. 25. The fluid container of claim 23, wherein the fluid container is one of: (i) a cardiotomy reservoir, (ii) a venous reservoir, or (iii) an arterial reservoir.