underpads
Bed protection layers
Underpads are absorbent pads placed beneath a person to protect bedding or furniture from moisture.
They're used in medical settings, for incontinence care, and for infant changing: The nurse placed a fresh underpad on the hospital bed.
Also called bed pads or chux.
Involuntary urination during sleep
- leakageUnintended fluid escape
- urinaryRelating to urine
- bladderOrgan holding urine
- protectionGuarding against harm
dignity · elderly · disposable · reusable · waterproof · barrier · overnight · absorbency
Support or aid given
- dignityInnate personal worth
- comfortEase or soothing relief
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- disabledMade unable to function
bedridden · changing · hygiene · independence · caregiver · aide · routine · maintenance
Medical treatment facility
- patientAble to wait calmly
- postoperativeAfter an operation
- surgicalRelating to operations
- examinationMethodical assessment or review
procedure · gurney · stretcher · wheelchair · hospice · recovery · clinical · sterile
Liquid drawn through fibers
- moistureSmall amounts of liquid
- soakSaturate with liquid
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- layersStacked levels or coatings
polymer · retention · saturation · capacity · quick-dry · leak-proof · fluid · seepage
bedwetting
Involuntary urination during sleep
protection · dignity · elderly · disposable · reusable · waterproof · barrier · overnight · absorbency · dryness
assistance
Support or aid given
disabled · bedridden · changing · hygiene · independence · caregiver · aide · routine · maintenance · mobility
hospital
Medical treatment facility
- patientAble to wait calmly
- postoperativeAfter an operation
- surgicalRelating to operations
examination · procedure · gurney · stretcher · wheelchair · hospice · recovery · clinical · sterile · single-use
wicking
Liquid drawn through fibers
- moistureSmall amounts of liquid
- soakSaturate with liquid
- absorptionProcess of taking in
layers · polymer · retention · saturation · capacity · quick-dry · leak-proof · fluid · seepage · channeling
mattress
Padded sleeping surface
quilted · tucked · furniture · sofa · chair · washable · layered · flat · contoured · positioning
- incontinence suppliesadult diapers, briefs, pull-ups, disposable underwear, overnight diapers
- birth suppliesfetal monitor, Doppler, birth ball, birth pool, birthing pool
underpadsdiapers
Infant waste garments
adult diapers · pull-ups · nappies · incontinence pads · sanitary pads