Self Management
Step One
Pull fitting pants halfway up the legs. Fold the pad lengthways with the backsheet turned outwards. Do not touch the inside of the pad.
Step Two
Pass the folded brief from front to back.
Step Three
Position the pad snuggly into the groin area with the backsheet turned away from the skin.
Assisted Upright Position
Step One
Fold the pad lengthways with backsheet turned outwards. Do not touch the inside of the pad.
Step Two
Ensure the wearer is properly supported, pass pad from front to back. Position the upper rear end of the pad at the coccyx.
Step Three
Fan out the back of the pad horizontally to create a channel shape between the legs.
Step Four
Fan out pad horizontally at the front.
Step Five
Pull fitting pants up into position. If possible, the pants legs should be placed on the backsheet edges of the pad.
Step Six
Adjust fitting pants at front and make sure the edges of the pad ease into the groin area.
Assisted Lying Position
Step One
Fold the pad lengthways with backsheet turned outwards. Do not touch the inside of the pad.
Step Two
Pass the folded pad from front to back, creating a channel shape between the legs. if necessary, place a towel between the knees to ease the process.
Step Three
Pull out the back of the pad horizontally and position the upper rear end at the coccyx.
Step Four
Pull up the fitting pants.
Step Five
With the wearer laying on their back, fan out the pad at the front. The pad should create a channel shape in the groin area and fit snuggly to the body.
Step Six
Adjust fitting pants at front. If possible, the pants legs should be placed on the backsheet edges of the pad.