摘要 |
<p>The invention provides a cabinet (10) formed from a reinforced plastics material which is water tight. The cabinet (10) permits the washing of incontinent patients with a minimum risk of infection to the cleaner. In addition because the unit has an entry door (15) and internal smooth washable surface, the entry door (15) being sealable with a rim of a doorway 14), of the cabinet (10), there is a minimum risk of soiling of a bathroom or lavatory floor. A self contained pumping unit (29, 30) pumps soiled water from within the cabinet to a lavatory bowl. The cabinet may be static or mobile and a douche unit (25) may be provided, with a mixer tap (23) for cleaning a patient. <IMAGE></p> |