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A dish into which someone can urinate or defecate without getting out of bed.<\/p>\n

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A shallow toilet pan used by persons confined to their beds. Bedpans can be used by both men and women to urinate and defecate; men may also use a urinal. A bedpan should always be emptied and cleaned immediately after it is used.<\/p>\n

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A container made of metal, fibre or plastic into which a person confined to bed can defaecate and, in the case of a female, urinate. Men use a urinal \u2014 a flask-shaped container \u2014 to urinate. Hospitals have special cleaning and sterilising equipment for bedpans. They are much less used than in the past because patients are encouraged to be mobile as soon as possible, and also because bedside commodes are preferred where this is practical.<\/p>\n

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A pan-shaped device placed under a bedridden patient for collecting fecal and urinary excreta.<\/p>\n

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A commode is a specially designed container made of metal, plastic, or fiber that allows a patient to defecate or urinate while remaining in bed. This convenient device eliminates the need for the patient to get out of bed and provides a practical solution for those with limited mobility or medical conditions. Commodes offer increased comfort and ease of use, ensuring the patient’s hygiene and maintaining their dignity in situations where accessing a bathroom may not be feasible.<\/p>\n

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