{"id":12102,"date":"2024-03-01T14:47:11","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T06:47:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/med-disposable.com\/?p=12102"},"modified":"2025-10-21T11:09:01","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T03:09:01","slug":"how-do-you-use-a-disposable-underpad-on-a-bed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/med-disposable.com\/th\/how-do-you-use-a-disposable-underpad-on-a-bed\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you use a disposable underpad on a bed?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>1) Prepare and wash hands<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wash your hands and put on\u00a0<strong>gloves<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gather a\u00a0<strong>disposable underpad<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>wipes<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>skin barrier cream<\/strong>, and a\u00a0<strong>trash bag<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explain the step to the person. Lock the\u00a0<strong>bed<\/strong>\u00a0wheels and raise the\u00a0<strong>bed<\/strong>\u00a0to a safe height.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This setup helps safe, clean\u00a0<strong>incontinence care<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>2) Check the pad and pick the right size<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pick a\u00a0<strong>disposable underpad<\/strong>\u00a0that fits the task and the\u00a0<strong>bed<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure the\u00a0<strong>top sheet<\/strong>\u00a0is soft and clean. Make sure the\u00a0<strong>absorbent core<\/strong>\u00a0is even.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u00a0<strong>white side up<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>blue side down<\/strong>\u00a0rule helps: the soft top faces the skin; the\u00a0<strong>leak\u2011proof backing<\/strong>\u00a0faces the mattress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check\u00a0<strong>sealed edges<\/strong>\u00a0and any\u00a0<strong>adhesive strips<\/strong>. These help stop leaks and slips.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If needed, choose a higher\u00a0<strong>absorbency level<\/strong>\u00a0for heavy wet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>3) Place the underpad with a safe roll<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ask the person to bend the knee on the far side, or do a gentle log roll.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn the person to the side. Keep the spine in line.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fold the\u00a0<strong>underpad<\/strong>\u00a0in half lengthwise. Slide the fold to the\u00a0<strong>bed<\/strong>\u00a0center.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place it so it runs from lower back to mid\u2011thigh, or under the hips where wet may pool.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unfold it flat. Keep the\u00a0<strong>white top sheet<\/strong>\u00a0up and the\u00a0<strong>leak\u2011proof backing<\/strong>\u00a0down.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>4) Smooth and secure to prevent wrinkles<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Smooth the pad to remove\u00a0<strong>wrinkles<\/strong>. Wrinkles can rub skin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use\u00a0<strong>adhesive strips<\/strong>\u00a0if the pad has them. Press them to the sheet so the pad will not shift.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lightly tuck the sides under the mattress or draw sheet if needed, but do not over\u2011tuck.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep\u00a0<strong>sealed edges<\/strong>\u00a0flat and clear of folds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>5) Use the pad and protect the skin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>During\u00a0<strong>incontinence care<\/strong>, blot, do not rub. Keep the skin\u00a0<strong>clean<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>dry<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can use a thin\u00a0<strong>skin barrier cream<\/strong>\u00a0on clean skin to help protect from moisture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not stack many pads. One pad works best and lets the\u00a0<strong>absorbent core<\/strong>\u00a0do its job.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A\u00a0<strong>quilted<\/strong>\u00a0pad can spread liquid fast for better\u00a0<strong>absorbency<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>odor control<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>6) Change the pad when wet or soiled<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Change<\/strong>\u00a0the\u00a0<strong>disposable underpad<\/strong>\u00a0after each bowel event or when more than half wet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If it smells, looks stained, or feels heavy, it is time to\u00a0<strong>change<\/strong>\u00a0it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn the person to the side again. Fold the top edge toward the center so the wet side faces in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Roll the pad from head to foot with the soiled side inside. Keep fluids away from skin and sheets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>7) Dispose and reset the bed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Place the rolled pad in a lined\u00a0<strong>trash<\/strong>. Follow local rules for waste with body fluids.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove\u00a0<strong>gloves<\/strong>\u00a0and wash hands well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wipe the mattress cover if damp. Let it dry. Then place a fresh\u00a0<strong>underpad<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smooth the pad flat. 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