Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Incontinence Pads

Absorbent pads used for URINARY INCONTINENCE and usually worn as underpants or pants liners by the ELDERLY.

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Abstract

Absorbent pads used for URINARY INCONTINENCE and usually worn as underpants or pants liners by the ELDERLY.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Incontinence Pad
  • Pad, Incontinence
  • Pads, Incontinence

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

restrict to ELDERLY or adults; for infants use DIAPERS, INFANT see INFANT CARE

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History Note

92

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Previous Indexing

  • Clothing (1983-1991)
  • Disposable Equipment (1986-1991)

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  1. E07w.325.068.500w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Incontinence Pads. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D016496. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D016496
  2. Incontinence Pads. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incontinence_pad
  3. Incontinence Pads. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6015249