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Hospital and Home Care Bedpans

Bedpans make life easier for patients confined to a bed, including as they recover from an injury such as a hip fracture or another surgery leaving them unable to walk to the restroom or even access a commode. For elderly patients and those with mobility issues, bedpans provide a convenient and adequate toilet system for those who manage incontinence, live with Alzheimer's disease or dementia or don’t have the physical strength or maneuverability to make it to the bathroom consistently.

Vitality Medical’s selection of bedpans for sale includes solutions for at-home use, rehabilitation centers and hospital settings. Explore multiple forms, functions and materials to assist both men and women who are confined to either a laying or sitting position.

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What is a Bedpan?

By design, a bedpan is a container designed to fit directly under a patient to collect their urine and feces. The device may be used as is, or a liner may be added to improve cleaning and sanitation. In general, bedpans include reusable models that need to be cleaned and sanitized between uses and disposable solutions. Bedpans accommodate patients bedridden to some degree — including by disability, age-related changes or recovery from an injury or surgery — by providing a convenient toileting solution.

A hospital bedpan is made of stainless steel or durable plastic and sold individually or in bulk quantities. Stainless steel bedpans can be reused by multiple patients after being sanitized. While stainless steel is easy to clean, it has a few drawbacks: It can be cold to the touch, rigid and uncomfortable. Newer styles made of durable polypropylene plastic better accommodate patients prone to pressure ulcers, as they have more give, a warmer surface and a more ergonomic design that’s less likely to create hot spots or encourage skin breakdown.

However, plastic and polypropylene have their downsides: The material doesn’t clean as well as steel does and eventually starts to harbor microorganisms after repeated use.

 

Types of Bedpans

Plastic Bedpans

Many disposable bedpans are plastic. Some plastic bedpans can be reused following disinfecting procedures but should be used by only one patient. There are a variety of plastic bedpan styles to choose from. The Pontoon bedpan has smooth edges with a wider front rim for stabilization. The rim may also be helpful for a male bedpan. This design allows for stacking and simplified storage when purchased in bulk.

 

What is a Fracture Bedpan?

Another type is the fracture bedpan, which features a tapered end and sometimes a handle to aid in easier placement. These features result in an ideal female bedpan and accommodate patients who are immobile. The contoured design improves comfort for the patient during use.

Fracture bedpans are also smaller than other types and further factor in the needs of patients recovering from hip surgery or who can’t lift up this area or roll over without assistance.

 

Bariatric Bedpans

The majority of bedpans on the market support up to a 300-pound patient. This Medline bariatric bedpan is specifically made to be extra-durable, constructed with graphite to support a weight capacity of 900 pounds.

 

Disposable Bedpans

As a caretaker, be ready not only with a bedpan for your patient but also a set of gloves and toilet paper or wet wipes. You may need a secondary bedpan to catch any spills or splashes, or may need to assist the patient with raising their hips or rolling over.

Once a patient is positioned, give them some privacy for using the bedpan. Afterward, assist them with rolling or moving off, and wipe them down as needed. Set the bedpan to the side before emptying the contents into a toilet. Following, rinse and wash a reusable bedpan with a mix of water and disinfectant. Let the bedpan fully dry before using it again.

 

Assisting With A Bedpan Video (4:43 minutes)


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