what is a surgigator?

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I have tried to find this on google

looking for explanation of what is a surgigator - mentioned in the

Teaching/psychosocial section of the postpartal period when

explaining about peri-care, surgigator, sitz bath

what is a surgigator?

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Specializes in Maternal - Child Health.

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.

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Specializes in L & D; Postpartum.

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.

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

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or would that be the "surgeonator"?

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thanks

I'll never forget

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Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.

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

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

Me too . ..

steph

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you can always learn something thanks

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Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.

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

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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.

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Specializes in Assisted Living Nurse Manager.

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.

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