Hip Replacement Patient Notebook - Christiana Care Health System
Hip Replacement Patient Notebook - Christiana Care Health System
Hip Replacement Patient Notebook - Christiana Care Health System
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NOTE: To keep soap within easy reach, make a<br />
soap-on-a-rope by placing a bar of soap in the toe<br />
of an old pair of pantyhose and attach it to the<br />
bath seat.<br />
NOTE: ALWAYS use a rubber mat or non-skid<br />
adhesive on the bottom of the tub or shower.<br />
NOTE: While using a tub seat, grab bars, longhandled<br />
bath brushes, and hand-held showers<br />
make bathing easier and safer, they are typically<br />
not covered by insurance.<br />
Getting in and out of the tub using the tub<br />
transfer bench:<br />
■ Follow the steps for getting in/out of the tub using<br />
a tub seat.<br />
■ The advantage of using a tub transfer bench is that<br />
it extends over the edge of the tub giving a larger<br />
area to sit.