A person’s diaper bedridden should be checked every 3 hours and changed each time it is stained with urine or faeces, to increase comfort and prevent diaper rash. Therefore, at least 4 diapers a day may be used because of urine.
The geriatric layer, which is easily found in pharmacies and supermarkets, should usually only be used in people rated in bed who cannot control the need to urinate or defecate, such as after a stroke. In other cases, it is always recommended to try to take the person to the bathroom first or use a bed sink so as not to lose control of the sphincter over time.
- To prevent the person from falling out of bed during the diaper change.
- It is recommended that the change be made by two people or that the bed is against the wall.
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If the bed is articulated, it is recommended that it be raised at the height of the caregiver’s hip and completely horizontal, to facilitate diaper change.
Material needed to change a person’s diaper bedridden that must be available at the time of change includes:
An alternative to hot water-soaked gauze with soap is the use of baby wipes, such as Pamper’s or Johnson’s, which can be purchased at any pharmacy or supermarket for an average price of 8 reais a package.