Kidney Dish

The Kidney Dish, also known as an emesis basin, is a shallow basin with a kidney-shaped base and sloping walls. It is commonly used in medical and surgical wards to receive soiled dressings and other medical waste. Here are the key points:

1. Purpose:

   • The Kidney Dish is designed to collect soiled dressings, fluids, and other waste during medical procedures.
   • Its shape allows it to be held against the patient’s body to catch any falling fluids or debris.

2. Specifications:

   • Volume: Generally, the volume of a pulp kidney dish (or “vomit dish”) is 700 mL.
   • Dimensions: Its length ranges from 25 cm to 26 cm, and its width is approximately 11 cm.
   • Materials:
     • Reusable kidney dishes are usually made of stainless steel.
     • Disposable versions can be made of paper pulp or plastic.

3. Use Cases:

   • Contrary to its name, emesis basins are not typically used for vomiting due to their shallow depth and sloping walls.
   • Instead, they are well-suited for controlled situations, such as:
     • Collecting runoff during wound cleaning.
     • Holding fluids during minor medical procedures.

4. Advantages:

   • The concave inner rim conforms to the curve of the body, making it easy to use.
   • Disposable molded pulp kidney dishes are replacing reusable ones to reduce cross-communication of pathogens.