what is a surgigator?

A Surgigator is a device installed in the bathroom of post-partum rooms (and perhaps others as well) that allows the patient to easily irrigate her perineum while using the toilet. It has a disposable "wand" that attaches to a permanent flexible hose which provides gentle jets of tap water. Cartridges containing a mild soap can also be added for cleansing. Instructing a newly-delivered patient on its use is part of post-patum teaching.

Wow! A blast from the past. Loved those surgigators, both as a patient and as a nurse. I also loved the removeable shower heads, for the same reason.

Many people are unaware that Arnold Schwarzenegger has a half brother who is a surgeon.... he is commonly refered to as the "surgigator"....

or would that be the "surgeonator"?

thanks

I'll never forget

In 10 years in OB nursing, I have never heard the term, let alone used one. We have used sitz baths, that is it.

you can always learn something thanks

Sounds like a type of alligator to me...sheesh rofl I had to laugh when I first read that word.

Sounds like a type of alligator to me...sheesh rofl I had to laugh when I first read that word.

Yeah.... I thought alligator also... which is even more scary when you find out what part of the body it is used on.

The surgigator is real! When I had my boys it was at a military installation and they did have the surgigator. Let me tell you, nothing could have felt as good as warm water on the perineum after an episiotomy. I can't believe that they do not have them in use everywhere.

The hospital where I gave birth has had these since at least six years ago and let me tell you they are the best! They have soap cartridges that go in it to clean the peri area and the warm water feels really good after giving birth. They're awesome.