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UMD: Prepackaged collections of devices and supplies used to administer a limited bath by immersing only the hips and buttocks of a patient in water or a water solution (i.e., sitz baths). These kits typically include a basin; an irrigation set with a bag, tubes, and usually a clamp; and towels. Some kits include additional equipment (e.g., a spray wand) and/or products (e.g., salts, herbs) to be mixed with the water. The basin usually is an appropriate size and shape and is made of materials that permit its use on a standard toilet. Reusable sitz bath kits (typically including rigid plastic basins) and disposable kits (with inflatable plastic basins) are available; dedicated custom-made kits with specific characteristics may be also requested. Sitz baths are used for hygiene and for external hydrotherapy to alleviate pain and/or discomfort caused by hemorrhoids, uterine cramps, labor, and/or conditions involving the pelvis, abdominal, and perineal areas.
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