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Whilst all care is taken to provide accurate information with respect to the item described, the Independent Living Centre (ILC) is not involved in product design or manufacture, and therefore not in a position to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. Selection of equipment, which is both suitable and appropriate for individual needs remains the responsibility of the person(s) considering requisition, and no responsibility is taken by the ILC for any loss or injury caused through use of the equipment or alleged to have arisen through reliance upon information provided. As information is subject to change any enquiries should be directed to the manufacturer.



Item Details

Buyers Guide: Bedpans

ILC Reference NO 13:51:005
Item sourced from ILC VIC database


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Short Description
Plastic or stainless steel bedpans can be used by people who are unable to get out of bed to use a commode or toilet. Disposable bed pans made from shaped pulp are also available.


More Details
Points to consider when choosing a bedpan:
Convenience of use by males and / or females.
Pan shape to ensure comfort during use.
Pan shape to prevent spillage
Presence of carrying handle.
Type of material. Stainless steel can be cold on skin.
Ease of cleaning. Is the pan suitable for an autoclave.
Resistance to fading or staining.
Durability over time.





Maintenance
Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings.





Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information on what standards the equipment may need to meet, see www.ilcaustralia.org/explanationofstandards.




Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
BRODA SEATING (DRP INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD),   MORNINGTON, VIC
COUNTRY CARE REHABILITATION AND MOBILITY EQUIPMENT - BENDIGO,   BENDIGO, VIC
COUNTRY CARE REHABILITATION AND MOBILITY EQUIPMENT - MILDURA,   MILDURA, VIC
DOUGLAS BEAN PTY LTD,   WANTIRNA SOUTH, VIC
GOULBURN VALLEY HEALTHCARE SUPPLIES,   SHEPPARTON, VIC
INDEPENDENCE AUSTRALIA HEALTH SOLUTIONS ,   BRUNSWICK, VIC
LIFEHEALTHCARE (PREVIOUSLY L & R) ALBURY,   ALBURY, NSW
LIFEHEALTHCARE (PREVIOUSLY L & R) BRUNSWICK,   BRUNSWICK EAST, VIC
LIFEHEALTHCARE (PREVIOUSLY L & R) CHELTENHAM,   CHELTENHAM, VIC
LIFEHEALTHCARE (PREVIOUSLY L & R) GEELONG,   GEELONG, VIC
LIFEHEALTHCARE (PREVIOUSLY CENTRAL VICTORIAN) BENDIGO,   BENDIGO, VIC
LINDS REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT - GIPPSLAND,   SALE, VIC
LINDS REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT - HALLAM,   HALLAM, VIC
SIGMA - EXTEND A CARE (ONLY SUPPLIES THROUGH PHARMACIES)(1),   CLAYTON, VIC
SYMBION (FORMERLY MAYNE FAULDING HEALTHCARE),   NOBLE PARK, VIC

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