2/22/14

Types of Bedpan

1. The high back, or regular pan (standard pan)
2. A fracture, the slipper or low back pan

Advantage
• Has a thinner rim than as standard bed pan
• Is designed to be easily placed under a person’s buttocks

Disadvantage
• Easier to spill the contents of the fracture pan
• Are useful for people who are

a. Paralyzed or who cannot be turned safely (e.g. Spinal injury)
b. Confined in a body or long leg cost
c. Immobilized by some types of fracture
d. Very thin or emaciated

3. The pediatric bedpan
• Are small sized
• Usually made of a plastic

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