Choosing Incontinent Products

Example

Product

Coverage

Disposable Underwear

Provides security with the look and feel of underwear. Soft, stretchable, cloth-like back sheet provides a secure and comfortable fit. Has tear-away sides for easy changing. You may want to consider a pull-up if you are more active, able to dress independently, and concerned with dignity. They can be made more absorbent by adding booster pads.

Briefs

Briefs provide the heaviest protection. They are a good choice for someone who has full loss of bladder or bowel control, or for those who are immobile and have assistance changing undergarments. They are easy for a caregiver to apply. Re-fastenable tapes on selected styles allow for resizing. All come with wetness indicators and tear-away sides for easy changing. Consider: Some use a brief at night and lighter protection during the day.

Slip-ons

The look and fit of regular underwear. Similar to a pull-up in absorbency. Popular fit with men. Provides comfort, dignity and discretion for active individuals. One size fits all.

Belt less Undergarments

Offers full protection like the belted undergarment, but attaches to underwear with a tape strip. Shaped to fit the body. Good choice for obese patients.

Belted Undergarments

Removable belt makes garment easy to change. One size fits all.

Liner Pads

Looks and feels like a feminine hygiene product but has greater fluid absorbency and odor control.

Male Guards

Anatomically designed pouch for mild to moderate bladder control or for managing urinary incontinence following prostate surgery.

Booster Pads

Thin pads used to enhance absorbency in a brief or pull-up. Effective protection without plastic backing. May be layered as needed.

Washable Underwear with Liner Insert

Women’s briefs, and men’s briefs or boxers with stretch –lock pouch sewn inside the pant to hold a pad/liner securely in place. Reduces risk of leakage or discomfort. Men’s briefs and boxer shorts have pouch positioned for men’s urinary problems. Very discreet.

Ultra Thin Liners

A low profile, highly absorbent disposable pad. Can be worn in above garments or your own underwear. Reusable pads also available.

Underpads

Underpads are used to protect furniture and linens from stains and wetness.

Washable underpads are long lasting and available in solid colors or decorative tapestry patterns, sized to fit a bed or chair.

Disposable underpads make clean up easy.

Perineal Skin Care

Periwash— No rinse formula removes urine and fecal material from the skin. Cleans and deodorizes.

Perineal Cream—Moisturizes, soothes and conditions delicate skin.

Perineal Ointment—A moisture barrier and ointment that helps protect red, irritated skin.

Wipes—Pre-moistened disposable washcloth to gently clean the skin. More sanitary than reusable washcloths

Disposable Gloves

Provides barrier protection against urine and feces. Available in latex or vinyl. Powdered or powder-free