Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 1990-08-01

A newly designed deodorant pad for urinary incontinence.

J Fukui, Y Sakai, K Hosaka, T Yamashita, A Ogawa, H Shirai

Index: J. Am. Geriatr. Soc. 38(8) , 889-92, (1990)

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Abstract

The authors designed a new pad for urinary incontinence. It is composed of a cloth of acrylonitrile copper sulfide and another cloth of iron-phthalocyanine. In vitro experiments showed that acrylonitrile copper sulfide cloth inhibited the growth of most bacteria causing urinary tract infection, and that iron-phthalocyanine cloth effectively eliminated bad-smelling gases. The use of this pad relieved diaper-dermatitis and diminished offensive smells from feces and urine. This pad was well received by nurses and helpers taking care of incontinent elderly people.