Today we will tell you how to choose the right diapers for bedridden patients and those who suffer from incontinence. In addition, from the presented article you will learn which company diapers are best suited for a certain category of people, as well as how to calculate their size.
Diaper General Information
In our country, diapers appeared more than twenty years ago and immediately became extremely popular and popular. Thanks to them, young mothers and fathers easily solved a large number of problems associated with caring for newborn children.
However, it should be noted that there is another series of delicate situations where diapers are required for adults (bedridden patients, patients with incontinence). Manufacturers did not disregard this category of people. As you know, such diapers are very often used as a means of hygiene and prevention of bedsores of bedridden patients, as well as those who suffer from urinary incontinence.
In order to choose the right diapers for bedridden patients (night or day), you should adhere to strict instructions. We will present it below.
We choose diapers for bed patients
Before you go shopping at your nearest pharmacy, you should understand which diaper you or your ward needs. Indeed, despite the external similarity, these products can differ markedly in their sizes, properties and so on.
So, in order to properly buy diapers for bedridden patients, you should pay attention to:
- Diaper size.
- The amount of absorption.
- The mechanism of fixation (fasteners).
- Material of which it is made (absorbent layers).
- Additional inserts (separately for men and women).
Consider these criteria in more detail.
Diaper size
Before you buy diapers-pants for bedridden patients, it is imperative to measure the volume of the abdomen of the patient. In this case, the tape (centimeter) must strictly pass through the most protruding points.
Diapers for people with incontinence and bedridden patients need to be bought only in size. After all, being tempted by such properties as a large amount of absorbency, you can easily make yourself troubles that will result in leakage or discomfort while wearing the product.
The best option would be size L. Although a diaper that is too large can cause inconvenience and leakage.
Absorption Volume
Now you know what to look for before buying diapers for bedridden patients. Their sizes are very important. However, with such a purchase, you should also take into account how often you plan to change the diaper. If you do not have the opportunity to do this regularly, we recommend choosing them with an increased absorption capacity. By the way, the same applies to diapers, which are designed for night use.
Locking mechanism (clasps)
If diapers were not purchased for single use, then ideally you should choose a reusable fixation mechanism. So you can remove and put the diaper on the bed patient several times. It should also be noted that the most reliable option is Velcro. Replacing them will be an easy and quick process.
Diaper manufacturing material (inner and outer layers)
When choosing those or other diapers for bedridden patients, special attention should be paid to the material from which it was made. The inner absorbent layer of almost all diapers is the same. As for the outside, it can be “breathing” or “non-breathing”.
The first option bears this name, since this layer has the ability to pass air. The second is a thin oilcloth material that practically does not breathe. By the way, it is such a fabric that "rustles" while the patient is walking.
So which of the presented diapers is better to choose? For patients with sensitive skin, as well as those who, despite their illnesses, try to lead an active lifestyle, it is best to purchase “breathing” diapers that are able to provide healthy conditions for the skin and maximum comfort in everyday activities. In other cases, you can buy oilcloth diapers, especially since they are much cheaper.
Additional liners
Some physicians for sedentary disabled people or active people with incontinence problems recommend wearing diapers in conjunction with special earbuds. This is an economical way to use diapers.
As a rule, such inserts are produced both for the fairer sex and for the strong half of humanity. They differ in shape. The male version of the liner usually has the form of a kind of pocket, which is attached to underwear or the diaper. It should also be noted that at the edges of such gaskets are equipped with a special protective layer. It is he who prevents the flow.
If you use the provided liners, then you can safely get even the thinnest diapers. They will be absolutely invisible under clothes, and in such a combination will completely and permanently provide you with protection.
The sequence of actions when buying diapers
Pampers for bedridden patients, the dimensions of which are very easy to determine, should be purchased deliberately. After all, such products are far from cheap pleasure, and in which case it will not work to return them again to the pharmacy. That is why before buying adult diapers, you must adhere to the following rules:
1. Using a measuring tape, measure the volume of the widest part of the patient’s torso in the hips, taking into account all the protruding points of the abdomen.
2. Call all the nearest pharmacies and other medical companies that sell diapers. The operator should find out:
- what models of products they have available;
- Do they have diapers of the size you need?
- Do they trade diapers individually?
- what is the price of a package or one diaper.
All the results of a kind of survey should be recorded and saved, so that in the future to compare them and choose the most convenient and economical option.
3. Get a few diapers of the right size, but with different absorbency (for comparison).
4. When you decide what is right for you, you can easily reduce the cost of diapers by about 10-16% by purchasing them small (for example, up to 6 packs) or medium (from 15 packs) in bulk.
Models of diapers for adults and their features
Pampers for bedridden patients (3rd, 4th and other numbers) are produced by different manufacturers. Each of them tries to make their products competitive by improving absorbent and other properties. In this regard, to select suitable diapers, you are advised to try out all the options. After all, the only way to understand which models are most suitable for you. It should also be noted that diapers of various manufacturers differ not only in their specific properties, but also in cost. And not always the cheapest are the worst.
To understand which diapers for bed patients (Seni, Tena, Molikare, etc.) are the best, we will consider them in more detail.
Super seni
Pampers for bedridden patients “Seni” are Polish diapers, the sizes of which are designed for the following volume of hips:
- 40-60 cm (Extra Small, i.e. 0);
- 55-80 cm (Small, i.e. 1);
- 70-110 cm (Medium, i.e. 2);
- 100-150 cm (Large, that is 3);
- 130-170 cm (Extra Large, that is 4).
You can also select the amount of fluid held:
- 1000 ml (Small);
- 1200 ml (Medium);
- 1300 ml (Large);
- 1500 ml (Extra Large).
Recently, Super Seni diapers of all sizes (except Extra Small) began to be produced in two other versions of increased absorption:
- Super Seni Plus - for severe incontinence. These diapers are ideal for nighttime use.
- Super Seni Trio - diapers for especially severe incontinence. They are recommended for use at night, as well as for those who take diuretics.
Consumer properties
Super Seni Adult Diapers are designed for varying degrees of incontinence. They are all breathable. Their outer coating is made of a special breathable material that protects the laundry from moisture.
Also presented diapers have special barriers, elastic bands around the legs, as well as a spongy belt at the waist, designed for accurate modeling according to the figure of the patient.
The absorbent layer of Super Seni diapers consists of a mixture of superabsorbent and cellulose. Such products are securely fixed with 2 pairs of sticky fasteners. Moreover, a dot code is applied along their entire length, which facilitates the care of bedridden patients.
Tena
Pampers "Tena" for bed patients are diapers from a Swiss manufacturer. Their sizes may be as follows:
- M (average) - calculated on the waist volume of about 70-120 cm.
- L (large) - calculated on the waist volume of about 100-150 cm.
The volume of retained liquid of such diapers is 1840 and 1930 ml, respectively.
These adult product models are designed for moderate to severe incontinence.
Diaper Properties
The outer coating of such diapers is made of plastic film. Underwear protection is provided not only with barriers and elastic around the legs, but also with an elastic waistband. The latter is especially important for bedridden patients and people suffering from enuresis, whose underwear most often gets wet on their backs.
The absorbent part of such diapers consists of several layers that prevent the backflow of contents. That is why these products protect well from unpleasant odors.
Tena diapers are fixed with sticky clasps attached to the protective tape. If necessary, it is they that make it easy to re-button the product. Also, the presented diapers have a point code, which manifests itself when wet.
Molikare
The manufacturer of such diapers is Germany. Their sizes are designed for the following volumes of the abdomen:
- No. 1 - 50-80 cm;
- No. 2 - 70-120 cm;
- No. 3 - 100-150 cm.
According to the instructions, the amount of liquid held by these diapers is as follows:
- No. 1 (Molicare) - absorbs about 700 ml;
- No. 2 (Molicare) - absorbs about 1150 ml;
- No. 3 (Molicare) - absorbs about 1400 ml;
- No. 1 (Molicare Super) - absorbs about 1300 ml;
- No. 2 (Molicare Super) - absorbs about 2200 ml;
- No. 3 (Molicare Super) - absorbs about 2350 ml.
The best reason for using Molicare diapers is severe incontinence. As for the Molicare Super, they are suitable for a very severe form, as well as for the care of bed patients and with night enuresis.
Consumer properties
The outer layer of such products has an elastic soft polyethylene coating that protects clothes from getting wet. Diapers also have elastic bands to cover the legs and barriers to prevent lateral leakage.
The absorbent layer of diapers contains a huge amount of superabsorbent, which allows them to be used in the most severe forms of incontinence. In addition, a special liner called Dry Plus distributes fluid very quickly across the entire inner layer of the underpants. They are fixed by sticky and reliable fasteners. Also Molikare pampers have a dot code that signals that it is necessary to change the diaper.
Among other things, you can try out Sanikare, Celastik, Trisepta and Tender diapers.