Hints and Tips Selection • Choose the absorbency based on the volume of urine passed. Start by choosing a lower absorbency number before moving to a higher absorbency. • Choose the correct size fixation pant according to the hip and waist size and take whichever is the largest. • Attends Contours Regular and Air Comfort 4 and 5 can be worn with close fitting underwear. Fitting • Ensure that the product is fully unfolded before fitting. • Fold lengthways and gently cup the product. • Place the smaller end of the product to the front and the larger end of the product to the back of the body. • Position the product towards the front for men and centrally for women. • Ensure the correct size of Attends fixation pant are being worn or a suitable equivalent. • If the product is fitted when the user is laying down follow the same sequence as for fitting the product in a standing position. Changing • Check the wetness indicator – if the wetness indicator has disappeared over half the length of the product (60%) or if it contains faeces the product requires changing. If not the product can be reapplied. • Clean and dry products can be reapplied after toileting. • Remove soiled products from the rear where possible. • Clean skin as per your local policy. Clean from front to back. • Only use prescribed creams and apply as per the manufacturer’s instructions. Leakage • Check all aspects of fitting and assessment. • Check that you have the correct size of fixation pant. Disposal • Roll up the product and dispose of as per your local authority or NHS waste policy. • Do not flush the product down the toilet. • Attends fixation pants are re-usable. Purchase today for shipping across the UK.
