Medline Disposable Incontinence Product Types
Each individual is different. Regardless of whether someone has light or heavy incontinence, he or she should have access to high quality products to manage their condition. Medline offers the following guidelines to help you select the right product.
Disposable Incontinence Product Types
Adult briefs
Can be worn by people who:
- Are bedridden
- Are difficult to turn or position
- Can be aggressive or combative
- Have frequent, loose or watery stools
Two-piece pant with liner
Are appropriate for people who:
- Can walk
- Only need one person to assist them
- Can wear underwear or self-toilet
Adult protective disposable underwear
Can be used by those people who are:
- Incontinent but active
- Restless or disoriented
Bladder control pads
Can be used by those people who:
- Have light to moderate urinary incontinence
- Have the ability to change the pads themselves
(The pads have an adhesive strip to hold them in place in the underwear)
Belted undergarments
Appropriate for people who:
- Have moderate incontinence
Held in place with an elastic belt and buttons
Underpads
- Are used to protect the bed and furniture when an individual is incontinent
- Can be used alone or with incontinence garments
DryPads
- Are used to protect a standard or air-support therapy mattress when an individual is incontinent
- Pull moisture away from the individual’s skin after an episode of incontinence
