Bowel management

Emptying the microlax tube with two hands – a technique for persons with impaired hand function

Drawing: The user sits at the front of the toilet seat, leaning backwards and with his hands behind his back.

User on toilet. Illustration: Lars ‘Geson’ Andersson

The user moves forward on the toilet seat and opens the microlax tube. He grasps it with both hands behind his back and leans backward. He inserts the microlax tube in the anal opening and empties it by pressing his hands against each other.

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The user

User compresses the microlax tube with both hands.

User compresses the microlax tube

Author: Anonym 9

Personen hade en komplett tetraplegi C6, avliden.
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Type of disability

High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

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