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Catheters, Pads, and Pants
Published in Linda Cardozo, Staskin David, Textbook of Female Urology and Urogynecology - Two-Volume Set, 2017
technologicAl AdvAnces hAve improved the sAturAtion point of disposAbles with the Addition of superAbsorbent polymer (sAP). This polymer is Added to the middle lAyer of the pAd's fluff lAyer, in A powder form. This hydrocolloid mAteriAl chAnges from A powder into A gel thAt wicks AwAy urine from the pAd's surfAce. urine leAkAge outside the pAd is decreAsed As the sAP cAn Absorb 70 times its originAl weight, while mAintAining A relAtively smAll pArticle size of 1–2 mm. reusAble products Are mAde from fibers such As rAyon or polyester. These options Are AttrActive to users in thAt they cAn be used repeAtedly And mAy provide more stAbility for the user. As compAred to pAds secured with An Adhesive, these products Are less likely to shift Allowing for A more secure feeling of plAcement. The Absorbent pAd is fixed into the
Optimal hidradenitis suppurativa topical treatment and wound care management: a revised algorithm
Published in Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2018
Afsaneh Alavi, R. Gary Sibbald, Robert S. Kirsner
Another concern is the absorbency of foam dressings. Superabsorbent dressings have higher fluid absorbency and a mechanism to ‘lock’ in the fluid that is absorbed. Foam dressings have a moderate absorbency but create a moisture balance that gives some of the moisture back to the surface of the wound often causing periwound maceration that favors bacterial growth. A superabsorbent polymer dressing is similar to diaper technology. These polymers absorb even more moisture than a foam, holding the moisture in their polymers with a fluid lock, and preventing the fluid from being given back to the surface of the skin like a foam dressing. Furthermore, cost of a superabsorbent dressing is much less than foam technology. The superabsorbent technology is especially useful to manage the high exudate associated with HS patients with tunnels or sinus tracts. Therefore, we suggest a revised algorithm which is presented in Figure 1. Future studies are required to further refine the algorithm and with more specified instructions for wounds associated with HS.
Bowel obstruction following ingestion of superabsorbent polymers beads: literature review
Published in Clinical Toxicology, 2022
Weniko Caré, Laurène Dufayet, Nathalie Paret, Jacques Manel, Hervé Laborde-Casterot, Ingrid Blanc-Brisset, Jérôme Langrand, Dominique Vodovar
These products were first used in agriculture in the 1950s to maintain soil moisture. Since then, superabsorbent polymer-made products have been used in a wide variety of applications, including hygiene products (baby diapers, incontinence pads, or sanitary napkins) [3]. More recently, superabsorbent polymer-made beads have been marketed as ornamental products and toys [4]. Their candy-like translucent colors, soft and slippery texture makes them both attractive and easy to swallow for children [3]. Cases of ingestion of superabsorbent polymer-made beads are increasingly reported to Poison Control Centers (PCCs) [4–6].