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Urinals in an office restroom. A urinal (US: / ˈ j ʊər ə n əl /, UK: / j ʊəˈr aɪ n əl /) [1] is a sanitary plumbing fixture similar to a toilet, but for urination only. Urinals are often provided in men's public restrooms in Western countries (less so in Muslim countries). They are usually used in a standing position.
A urinal, urine bottle, or male urinal is a bottle for urination. [1] It is most frequently used in health care for patients who find it impossible or difficult to get out of bed during sleep . Urinals allow the patient who has cognition and movement of their arms to urinate without the help of staff.
Woman using a female urination device, to adapt to standard men's room urinals. A female urination device (FUD [1]), personal urination device (PUD), female urination aid, or stand-to-pee device (STP) is a device that can be used to more precisely aim the stream of urine while urinating standing upright. Variations range from basic disposable ...
A modern bidet that resembles a traditional washbasin type. A bidet (UK: / ˈ b iː d eɪ /, US: / b ɪ ˈ d eɪ / ⓘ) is a bowl or receptacle designed to be sat upon in order to wash a person's genitalia, perineum, inner buttocks, and anus.
The use of portable urinals has a long history, dating back to the French Renaissance in the 16th century, when surgeons developed the urinals to manage male urinary incontinence. [27] Female urinals do exist; however, they may be less easy to use compared to male urinals since they require a wider opening and this can lead to spillage ...
A row of female urinals in Germany separated by privacy partitions, made by GBH Bathroom Products A mobile lightweight female urinal at the Panafrican Film and Television Festival in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. A female urinal is a urinal designed for the female anatomy to allow for ease of use by women and girls
A urine collection device or UCD is a device that allows the collection of urine for analysis (as in medical or forensic urinalysis) or for purposes of simple elimination (as in vehicles engaged in long voyages and not equipped with toilets, particularly aircraft and spacecraft). UCDs of the latter type are sometimes called piddle packs. [1]
Common indications for urinary catheterization include acute or chronic urinary retention (which can damage the kidneys) from conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia, orthopedic procedures that may limit a patient's movement, the need for accurate monitoring of input and output (such as in an ICU), urinary incontinence that may compromise the ability to heal wounds, and the effects of ...