After Surgery Care - Discharge Equipment
After a surgery you might require equipment to ensure a safe recovery.
- Wheelie Walkers/ Rollators, Crutches, Walking Sticks and Walking Frames can assist with a more stable walk.
- Wheelchairs can assist when the patient is recommended to not walk.
- Toilet Seat Raisers, Toilet Surrounds, Bedside commode or Over Toilet Aids can assist with getting off of the toilet.
- Shower Chair or Shower Stool let the patient sit while taking a shower. Those items are often height and angle adjustable to suit the user.
- Bath Transfer Bench let the patient sit while taking a shower and assist on getting out of the bath tub.
- Grab rails placed around the toilet, bath tub and shower can increase safety when transferring.
- Propping stools & height adjustable chairs can minimise the bending when sitting.
- Long handle sponges will assist the patient with cleaning when it is important to not bend.
- Reachers can assist the patient with retrieving things around the home when it is important to not bend.
- Sock Aids can assist on putting the socks without bending.
- Hygiene Aids can assist with hygiene care after using the toilet.
- Shoe horns & elastic laces can assist on slip in and out of the shoes easily.
- Safety Measures around the home environment are also recommended to reduce incidents, fall relates injuries or affect the recovery. Click here to shop the Falls Prevention Range.
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NOTE: It's very important that the patient is assessed by a qualified healthcare professional. Please contact your doctor or your local hospital for assistance.