Using a bedpan
Current as of: December 9, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Gayle E. Stauffer, RN - Registered Nurse
Using a bedpanHow to position a bedpanslide 1 of 2
slide 1 of 2, How to position a bedpan,
With the person on his or her side, place the bedpan against the buttocks and have the person roll back onto the bedpan. Cover your loved one with a sheet or blanket for privacy. How to remove a bedpanslide 2 of 2
slide 2 of 2, How to remove a bedpan,
Hold the bedpan steady as the person rolls sideways off of it. Current as of: December 9, 2019 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Gayle E. Stauffer, RN - Registered Nurse |
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