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Recent advances in absorbent products for the incontinent patient with burns.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  7775510     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The purpose of this study is to describe the physical configuration of disposable and reusable absorbent products and relate composition and construction to efficacy in the management of urinary incontinence in patients with burn injuries. The basic structure of a wearable absorbent product consists of three layers: a fluid-impermeable backing sheet, a fluid-pervious coverstock on the body-contacting surface, and an interposed absorbent core. The biomechanical performance of these absorbent products was determined by measuring the total absorbent capacity, defined as the maximum amount of liquid held by the product as a whole. On the basis of the results of this study, absorbent products are recommended for the incontinent patient with burns.
Authors:
J E Biesecker; R F Edlich; H L Thomas; W D Steers
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of burn care & rehabilitation     Volume:  16     ISSN:  0273-8481     ISO Abbreviation:  J Burn Care Rehabil     Publication Date:    1995 Mar-Apr
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1995-07-12     Completed Date:  1995-07-12     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8110188     Medline TA:  J Burn Care Rehabil     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  146-53; discussion 145     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Burns / complications*
Female
Humans
Incontinence Pads*
Male
Urinary Incontinence / complications*

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