Commodes are used when it is difficult to travel to the toilet or for support over the toilet or for support over the toilet. Commodes may come with or without wheels.
How do i install commode?
- If the commode is adjustable, adjust the commode to a height appropriate for you size. The commode should be low enough to enable easier sitting and standing.
To adjustable the height of the legs :
- Depress the spring button on one leg and leg and lengthen or shorten the leg piece to the desired position.
- Ensure that the spring button is fully engaged in the adjustable hole and the leg does not move.
- Adjust the other three legs to the same length and make sure that the commode sits level.
- Ensure that the spring buttons are fully engaged in the adjustable holder.
How do i use the commode?
- Check to ensure the commode is level and stable before sitting.
- The commode seat must be down before sitting on the commode.
- If using a wheeled commode, ensure that the brakes are fully locked before use.
How down
- Back up to the commode until you feel the back of your legs touching it.
- Reach back for the armrest. place both hands firmly on the armrest before sitting on the commode.
- Slowly lower yourself into the commode by bending you elbows and, if possible you hips and knees.
Standing up
- Pushing against the armrest, slowly raise yourself from the commode. Bend at the knees if possible.
Over the toilet
- Some commodes can be used over the toilet if the pain is removed.
- Remove pail from commode. The pail is removed.
- Replace with splash guard if available.
- Lift lid toilet., Position commode over toilet with splash guard in bowl.
- Ensure brakes are engaged on wheeled commode. And the commode us stable before setting .
How do i care for the commode?
Keeping some water in the bottom og the pail make emptying and cleaning the pail easier.
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