RLE 2M - Bedpans and Urinals

Bedside commode

A portable toilet where a patient can sit comfortably and urinate or defecate.

Bedpan

It is a receptacle used to collect urine and feces that is designed to fit underneath a patient who is sitting or reclining in bed

Edema

there is an excessive amount of fluid trapped inside the human tissues, most commonly in the hands, arms, feet, ankles, and legs

Micturition

or urination, is the complex physiological process of removing urine from the urinary bladder, which functions as a temporary storage organ

Perineum

anatomical region of the body located between the thighs, specifically stretching from the pubic symphysis anteriorly to the coccyx posteriorly

Perineal care

pericare, is the medical process of cleaning the external genitalia and surrounding perineal structures.

Perineal flushing

a hygienic and therapeutic technique involving the gentle pouring or irrigation of warm water or a prescribed cleansing solution over the perineal area

Puerperium

the medical term for the postpartum period, typically defined as the duration of approximately six weeks following childbirth

Smegma

yellowish-white, substance-like secretion composed of a mixture of shed skin cells, skin oils, and moisture

Urinal

portable, bottle-like receptacle specifically designed for collecting urine

Urinary Retention

a clinical condition characterized by the inability to completely empty the urinary bladder of urine

• Regular High-back Bedpan

• Slipper or Fracture Bedpan

• Disposable Pulp Bedpan

• Commode Pans

Types of bedpans:

Regular High-back Bedpan

Best Used For: Patients who can lift their hips/pelvis off the mattress without pain or difficulty.

Slipper or Fracture Bedpan

Best Used For: Patients who cannot raise their hips (e.g., hip fractures, spina bifida, lower-limb body casts, severe pain, or total immobility)

Disposable Pulp Bedpan

Best Used For: Hospitals and long-term care facilities focused on strict infection control and reducing nurse cleanup burden

Commode Pans

Best Used For: Patients who are able to sit upright at the side of the bed but cannot walk to the bathroom

• Male Urinal (with and without handle)

• Cygnet Female Urinal

Types of Urinals:

Male Urinal (with handle)

Best Used For: Male patients who have reasonable hand dexterity and can manage placement independently or with minimal assistance.

Male Urinal Without handle:

Best Used For: Facilities using specialized cleaning/sanitizer racks or bedpan washers where handles can obstruct automated washing jets or take up extra storage space

Cygnet Female Urinal

Best Used For: Female patients who are bedbound or seated and need a mess-free alternative to placing a bedpan

Cystocele ("Prolapsed Bladder")

Mechanism: Weak pelvic floor muscles allow anterior vaginal wall & bladder base to herniate into vagina.

Diabetes Mellitus

Mechanism: Hyperglycemia causes osmotic diuresis (glucose exceeds renal threshold)

Diverticula

Mechanism: Outpouchings/sacs in the bladder wall or urethra due to chronic pressure or weakness

Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)

Mechanism: Enlarged prostate compresses proximal male urethra