bedpans
Bedridden patient's toilets
Bedpans are shallow receptacles used by bedridden patients for urination and defecation.
The word evokes hospital stays and the indignities of illness or old age: She hated having to use a bedpan.
Nurses empty bedpans as part of basic patient care.
Wall-mounted toilet alternative
- commodeToilet or storage chest
- catheterInserted medical drainage tube
- incontinenceInability to retain waste
- bedriddenUnable to leave mattress
bedside care · waste disposal · convalescence · palliative · home care · long-term care · healthcare · hospital ward
Lack of motion
- dignityInnate personal worth
- comfortEase or soothing relief
- bedriddenUnable to leave mattress
- paralysisLoss of muscle function
wheelchair · nonambulatory · confinement · rehabilitation · stroke · spinal cord injury · debilitation · postoperative
Cleanliness for public health
- sterilizationComplete elimination of microbes
- disinfectionEliminating pathogens from surfaces
- cleanlinessAbsence of dirt
- disposableMade for one use
washable · rinse · infection control · contamination · gloves · antiseptic · biohazard · detergent
Rust-proof iron alloy
- plasticCapable of being molded
- enamelHard glossy coating
- stackableCan be piled up
- contouredShaped to fit
ergonomic · lightweight · molded · seamless · reusable · single-use
Protected person; division
- inpatientAdmitted overnight patient
- nurseHealthcare provider, bedside
- hospitalizationFormal entry into medical care
- admissionEntry or confession
discharge · medical supply · clinical · sterile · patient care · recovery · treatment · hopper
urinal
Wall-mounted toilet alternative
- commodeToilet or storage chest
- catheterInserted medical drainage tube
- incontinenceInability to retain waste
bedridden · bedside care · waste disposal · convalescence · palliative · home care · long-term care · healthcare · hospital ward · medical equipment
immobility
Lack of motion
paralysis · wheelchair · nonambulatory · confinement · rehabilitation · stroke · spinal cord injury · debilitation · postoperative · recovery
sanitation
Cleanliness for public health
- sterilizationComplete elimination of microbes
- disinfectionEliminating pathogens from surfaces
- cleanlinessAbsence of dirt
disposable · washable · rinse · infection control · contamination · gloves · antiseptic · biohazard · detergent · bleach
stainless steel
Rust-proof iron alloy
contoured · ergonomic · lightweight · molded · seamless · reusable · single-use
ward
Protected person; division
- inpatientAdmitted overnight patient
- nurseHealthcare provider, bedside
- hospitalizationFormal entry into medical care
admission · discharge · medical supply · clinical · sterile · patient care · recovery · treatment · hopper · autoclave
- incontinence suppliesadult diapers, incontinence pads, underpads, briefs, pull-ups
bedpanstoilets
Waste disposal fixtures
bathrooms · lavatories · restrooms · water closets · outhouses