Yes they can. But I would tell you to use. The larger overnight better brands disposable bed pads. My wife is quadriplegic. And used to need a caregiver to do a typical quadriplegic bowel program. We always did it on a bed pad. She is unable to maintain a bowel program or use a catheter anymore. So We need to use the adult briefs. But She is always on a pad as well. Either in Her wheelchair or bed.
An incontinence product like a Pull-Up type brief like Depends or a Tab Type would be better. It would absorb more and contain fecal matter. A bedside commode might be an option as well. If it is difficult to get the person out of bed the use of a Sit-to-Stand, if they have upper body strength or a Hoyer Lift if they don't can make a transfer from bed to commode or bed to wheelchair much safer, easier.
Just in case.. a gait belt to help keep hold of person around waist. I need to learn how to transfer DH…. I think I better start doing arm and core strengthening workouts.
When my mom broke her hip, chucks were used instead of a bed pan for a day or two post surgery. The nurses said it was pretty standard to do that, less disruption to the repair and ultimately cleaner for the surgical site.
I understand looking for an alternative to a bedpan. They have to be one of the most uncomfortable things to try to position yourself on and if you can manage that a pad is still necessary.
Tab Type would be better. It would absorb more and contain fecal matter.
A bedside commode might be an option as well.
If it is difficult to get the person out of bed the use of a Sit-to-Stand, if they have upper body strength or a Hoyer Lift if they don't can make a transfer from bed to commode or bed to wheelchair much safer, easier.
I need to learn how to transfer DH…. I think I better start doing arm and core strengthening workouts.
i believe this site has other brands graded or suggestions.