Incontinence Guide

Definitions Clinical Suggested Products
Acute: Transient
Temporary episodes that are reversible once the cause is determined and treated.
Sudden onset of the involuntary loss of urine from dribbling to large volumes. Daytime:
Pad & Pant System
Protective Underwear
Nighttime:
Night/Super Pad
Ultra Briefs Night/Super
Chronic: Urge
Loss of urine when pressure is greater than the sphincter can resist.
Loss of urine with an abrupt and strong desire to void - usually on the way to the bathroom. Daytime:
Day Plus Pad
Ultra Briefs
Protective Underwear
Nighttime:
Night/Super Pad
Ultra Briefs Night/Super
Chronic: Stress
Loss of urine with an increase in intra-abdominal pressure in the absence of detrussor contraction.
Small amount of urine loss during physical exertion - coughing, sneezing and laughing. Daytime:
Day Light Pad
Tena for Men
Protective Underwear
Nighttime:
Day Light Pad
Tena for Men
Chronic: Overflow
Involuntary loss of urine associated with over distention of the bladder.
Frequent or constant dribbling. Daytime:
Day Pad Regular
Ultra Briefs
Protective Underwear
Nighttime:
Night/Super Pad
Ultra Briefs Night/Super
Chronic: Functional
Loss of urine caused by factors outside the lower urinary tract.
Incontinence when there is an impairment of physical or cognitive functions. Daytime:
Day Regular or Plus Pad
Adult Diapers
Nighttime:
Night/Super Pad
Ultra Briefs Night/Super
Chronic: Intractable
Incontinence that is long standing and not easily managed.
Incontinence combined with decreased functional ability. Daytime:
Day Regular or Plus Pad
Adult Diapers
Nighttime:
Night/Super Pad
Ultra Briefs Night/Super
Caregivers   Adult Diapers
Underpads and bed pads
Washcloths, creams, sprays

 

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