Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Absorbent Pads

Pads made of various materials used for personal hygiene usually for absorbing URINE or FECES. They can be worn as underpants or pants liners by various age groups, from NEWBORNS to the ELDERLY. Absorbent pads can be made of fluff wood pulp and HYDROGEL absorbent covered with viscose rayon, polyester, polypropylene, or POLYETHYLENE coverstock.

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Abstract

Pads made of various materials used for personal hygiene usually for absorbing URINE or FECES. They can be worn as underpants or pants liners by various age groups, from NEWBORNS to the ELDERLY. Absorbent pads can be made of fluff wood pulp and HYDROGEL absorbent covered with viscose rayon, polyester, polypropylene, or POLYETHYLENE coverstock.

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9 entry terms
  • Absorbent Pad
  • Pad, Absorbent
  • Pads, Absorbent
  • Pants Liners
  • Underpads
  • Liner, Pants
  • Liners, Pants
  • Pants Liner
  • Underpad

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

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History Note

2003; use INCONTINENCE PADS 1992-2002

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Previous Indexing

  • Bedding and Linens (1988-1991)
  • Incontinence Pads (1992-2002)

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  1. E07w.325.068

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Absorbent Pads. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D041342. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D041342
  2. Absorbent Pads. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q101003050