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Handling incontinence can be a tedious task for an individual if they do not have the right kind of accessories and products to help them through it. Managing leakages throughout the day, ensuring everything stays hygienic and taking care of the body in the process make incontinence management a time-consuming task. Chux is a savior when it comes to managing incontinence. Hassle-free and not very expensive, chux is a very feasible option for everyday incontinence management.
The Origin of Chux
Chux has been around since the early 1940s and 50s and makeshift pads women across the US began making at home to battle incontinence. Layers of newspapers were sewn within cloths and used as underpads or chux. When medical professionals noticed this new trend, they began working on making this invention more hygienic and safer to use, and slowly this led to the birth of medical chux. Over the years, new features were added to make it cheaper, easier to use, and of improving quality.
What are the different types of Chux?
Chux can be differentiated based on size and absorbency levels.
Size — There are three broad options when it comes to sizes:
- Chair size for smaller areas like chairs, wheelchairs, stools, etc.
- Midsize for couches, recliners, benches, and other medium-sized furniture
- Bed size for beds. They can cover large areas and have great strength if folded.
Absorbency — They are divided into four categories:
Light Absorbency for gentle absorption during the night. It is generally recommended for children
- Medium Absorbency for absorption in regular intervals.
- Heavy Absorbency for continuous absorption throughout the night
- Maximum Absorbency for heavy and continuous discharge of urine and feces through the night
Advantages of Disposable Chux
- Temporary Use — in case of enemas and one-time absorption
- Quick and Easy Cleanup — Effective during traveling as it reduces time and energy for cleanup
- Faster Drying Time — Dries faster than other chux as it cannot be used again, but reduces chances of bedsores or rashes
- Better Odor Management — Faster drying results in fewer chances of bacteria and yeast formation
Advantages of Reusable Chux
- Greater Reliability — Stays in place for a longer time and provides secure absorption
- Saves Money — Reusability ensures that you avoid spending money on a regular basis
- Reduces Waste — One reusable pad can replace up to 200 disposable ones, thus reducing wastage and protecting the environment
What If I am Prone to Bedsore While Using Chux?
Many people complain about bedsores and rashes while using chux. The moisture generated can also sometimes cause problems related to bacteria and yeast formation thus creating a risky situation. Air Flow Backsheets are a feature in many chux products that provide superior air circulation and have a breathable back-sheet, both of which reduce the chances of bedsores and rashes. The reduced moist conditions also inhibit the growth of bacteria and yeast.
How to Prevent the Slipping and Bunching of Chux?
Many times, greater movement in bed results in the slipping or bunching of chux. The chux might slip out of place or become disoriented thus giving way for the urine to seep into the bed or into the clothes of the user overnight. Adhesive underpads or chux can be helpful in such conditions. The adhesive underside is stuck to the bed sheets and thus prevents the chux from moving out during sleep or even later.
Winged underpads are also a feasible option. The wings are tucked beneath the mattress so that there is a lot of space for movement and a greater coverage area for absorption.
Top Ten Chux for 2020
1. Attends Night Preserver Underpads
Attends Night Preserver Underpads contain super absorbent polymer and cellulose fibers for heavy absorbency. They are rectangular absorbent pads designed to protect beds, chairs, and other furniture. Attends Night Preserver is made with soft, non-woven top layers for wicking fluid away from the skin. It features cellulose fibers that provide added comfort and absorbency. With a strong, leak-proof back sheet that holds fluid, these Underpads are for use in hospitals, nursing homes, and the home.
Features of Attends Night Preserver Underpads
- A soft, cloth-like top sheet promotes healthy skin
- Leak-resistant, peach back sheet protects surfaces
- Attends Night Preserver is perfect for standard and everyday use
- A new diamond embossed pattern helps channel fluid and wick it into the core
- Provide far greater levels of absorption and retention than draw-sheets or wadding-filled products
2. Medline Ultrasorbs AP Super Absorbent Premium Disposable Drypads
Medline Ultrasorbs AP Super Absorbent Premium Disposable Drypads are ideal for patients or residents with continuous exposure to excessive moisture from incontinence, wound drainage or perspiration. They have a high-strength design that helps reduce the need for multiple drawsheets for positioning. Ultrasorbs protect against leakage and maintain skin integrity as part of an overall pressure ulcer prevention program. Ultrasorbs Drypads provide superior dryness and containment. They absorb more moisture and feature exclusive fold-over edges to prevent fluid overflow.
Features of Medline Ultrasorbs Disposable Drypads
- Help prevent skin breakdown with a moisture trapping film that protects against leaks, resulting in less frequent full bed linen changes
- Tough and durable with a strong backsheet built for Q2 turning, boosting, and repositioning protocols for patients up to 300 pounds
- Prevent and manage Moisture-associated skin damage (MASD)
- Does the job of up to 4 regular underpads
- Lay flat when wet with SuperCore technology, without bunching, disintegrating, or swelling
- Effective for use with low-air-loss mattress therapy protects the bedding and permits airflow
- Crinkle-free design is quiet, comfortable and discreet
3. Attends Dri-Sorb Underpads
Attends Dri-Sorb Light Absorbency Disposable Underpads are available in a variety of sizes and absorbencies and are perfect for standard, everyday use in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and in the home. They are great for protecting mattresses and chairs but also promote healthy skin by having a soft, cloth-like top sheet that covers the entire surface, and the top layers wick fluid away from the skin. Inner cellulose fibers make them comfortable and absorbent, and a strong, leak-resistant back sheet holds fluid.
Features of Attends Dri-Sorb Underpads
- Ideal for light incontinence protection
- Perfect for standard, everyday use
- A non-woven top layer, cellulose fibers absorption layer, and strong leakproof back sheet
- Top layer wicks liquids away from the skin
- Absorption layer of Attends Underpads absorbs and locks fluids to protect the skin
- back sheet protects surfaces from liquids
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