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Emesis Basin

Description

An emesis basin is a medical vessel used to collect vomit and other bodily fluids during a person's illness or medical procedure. It is typically kidney-shaped and made of plastic, providing a convenient and hygienic way to handle and dispose of fluids.

Senses and Usages

Sense: Medical Device

As a medical device, an emesis basin is commonly used in healthcare facilities, such as hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes, to enable patients to vomit into a controlled and easily disposable container.

Sample Sentence: The nurse provided the patient with an emesis basin before the administration of the medication that might induce nausea.

Sense: Personal Use

Emesis basins can also be useful in personal settings, such as at home, when someone experiences stomach discomfort or during episodes of vomiting.

Sample Sentence: Mary kept an emesis basin under her bed, just in case her morning sickness acted up during pregnancy.

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