Incontinence Management Products: What to Use When

The number of absorbent product choices on the market can make it a challenge to find the perfect fit for your residents. We created the chart below to help!

Keep in mind that CMS recommends considering the severity of incontinence, gender, fit and ease of use when selecting an absorbent product. The agency notes that the benefits of these products include containing urine, providing protection for clothing and preserving residents’ dignity and comfort.1

Briefs 

Absorbency: Moderate to Ultimate

Good for: Bedridden residents, overnight use, heavy to complete urinary incontinence. bowel incontinence

Pull-Ups

Absorbency: Super to Ultimate

Good for: Ambulatory residents, light to severe urinary incontinence, bowel incontinence 

Pads and Male Guards 

Absorbency: Light to Ultimate 

Good for: Added absorbency inside regular undergarments or pull-ups, used as a system with reusable pants 

Liners

Absorbency: Moderate to Ultimate

Good for: Moderate to severe urinary output, bedridden residents, ambulatory residents 

Belted Undergarments

Absorbency: Light to Heavy 

Good for: Occasional accidents. frequent changes 

Underpads 

Absorbency: Moderate to Ultimate

Good for: Open airing, bed and furniture protection 

To learn more about our complete line of incontinence management products, contact your ProMed territory manager, give us a call at 800.648.5190 or visit us online at promedsupply.com. 

Reference

1 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. State Operations Manual. Appendix PP – Guidance to Surveyors for Long Term Care Facilities (Rev. 133, 02-06-15). Available at: http://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_pp_guidelines_ltcf.pdf. Accessed March 31, 2015.