Portable, self-contained bathing apparatus for incapacitated/bed

Details Portable, self-contained bathing apparatus for incapacitated/bed Portable, self-contained bathing apparatus for incapacitated/bed

1996-07-01

1997-10-21

Recla, Henry J.

Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons

Tubs

Particular construction or configuration details

4540, 4555, 45601, A47K 306, A47K 3062

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056782578

ABSTRACT:
A portable bathing apparatus that wheels to the patient's bed and then elevates to be even with the bed. It is equipped with a disposable tub unit, which may be sterilized for reuse and which raises and lowers. The apparatus is also provided with safety rails, an elevating back rest, a hand held shower unit, and a self-contained holding tank for used bath water. In addition, the portable bathing apparatus may be attached to a water source at the site of use, via a hose with an adapter the can be removably secured onto a standard faucet. The portable bathtub apparatus provides a satisfactory method of cleansing patients.

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