Incontenence pads dry

[izzie]

Hello,

Mum is in late stage, bedridden, limited vocab and doubly incontinent. I care for her at home.

Can anyone tell me how many dry pads in a day are cause for concern.

Mum tends to have one dry pad a day. But today she's had two in a row. The carers have made a big thing about it and informing me. Should I be worried?

Her condition is very variable. She is ebbing away slowly. But she doesn't seem to be uncomfortable or anxious.

Help advice would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[nitram]

Dry pads need investigating.

If she has insufficient fluid intake - depends on her weight but aim at ~2 litres/day - she is at risk of dehydration.

If she has sufficient fluid intake are her legs or stomach swelling?

Try and record a fluid intake and contact the GP.

 

[izzie]

Thanks for relpy,

She has suffered from kidney failure due to dehydration and she was hosptialised. But I wasn't carrying for her then.

she's getting between 800ml and 1000ml per day. I cant get anymore in her. I have noticed a reduction in her urine output. DNurses say its normal with her condition and her kidneys aging.

She doesn't have any swelling at present. Is this a sign of the end?

Dry pads need investigating.

If she has insufficient fluid intake - depends on her weight but aim at ~2 litres/day - she is at risk of dehydration.

If she has sufficient fluid intake are her legs or stomach swelling?

Try and record a fluid intake and contact the GP.

 

[nitram]

My wife had AKI (acute kidney injury) so I can empathise with you.

You could weight the used pads and subtract the weight of a dry pad to get an estimate of urine output - 1 gram is 1 ml - then together with fluid intake you could present an estimate of fluid balance to the GP.

 

[izzie]

OOOOO very clever.

But if its not enough output what does that mean?

 

[nitram]

Consult the GP.