Incontinence Pants
Posted on 16. Feb, 2009 by Dave in Mobility Aids
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Incontinence pants are garments specifically designed for people suffering from light to medium incontinence. These pants are usually designed to hold incontinence pads in place. There are specific pants for the types of pads that you want to use. Incontinence pants may come in the traditional pants design, while others may resemble really large versions of adult incontinence diapers.
Types of Incontinence Pants
Disposable Incontinence Pants
Disposable pants can be discarded after one leakage and are suited for those with light to medium flow. Disposable pants typically have dry-lock cores and anti-odor features that help neutralize embarrassing odors. They also come in various sizes from small to extra large. Most disposable pants have an effective absorption of about 300 mL.
Reusable Incontinence Pants
Reusable incontinence pants may have built-in absorbent pads that need to be washed when the maximum absorbing capacity is reached. Reusable pants come in trouser styles, most with a high waist and a fly fastening. They also typically have gathers or elastication that is designed to prevent leaks on the sides of the thighs.
Disadvantages of Using Incontinence Pants
Some people may see no point in using incontinence pants, since regular undergarments can still hold incontinence pads as securely as these pants can. They are also more expensive, and can only be used with the type of incontinence pad that is made especially for use with the specific type or brand of incontinence pants. Incorrect mixing of pants and incontinence pads often leads to leaking.
Dressing with Incontinence Pants
Dressing with incontinence products can be done individually or with the help of another person, especially if the patient is too weak. The pants can be removed while sitting if they are loosened first, and this is done by lowering the pants as the buttocks are rocked from one side to another.
Some incontinence pants can be designed with loops at the waist that they can hook their thumbs in order to pull the pants down their legs. A dressing stick with rubber grip can also be used to push down the pants. Users can also use pant clips, a device with two clips at the ends connected to an elastic band. One end is secured to the waistband while the other clip is snapped on to the upper garment, preventing the incontinence pants from falling out of reach when the patient is being transferred to the commode or the toilet bowl.
