Bowel management

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

Description
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.

Idea
The user

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Tip is dated from 2007

Categories for this tip
self care » toileting, Tips and tricks from people with High tetraplegia with partly function in arms/hands (C5-6, ASIA A, B).