Abstract: A disinfecting composition includes at least one alcohol and at least one emollient in amount effective to reduce a stinging sensation produced by contacting a wall of a nasal passage with the alcohol. An applicator generally includes an implement to apply a disinfecting composition to a nasal passage of a patient. A method of disinfecting a nasal passage of a patient includes applying a disinfecting composition to the nasal passage of the patient.

Abstract: A patient cleaning kit having a package; an insert within the package, the insert and the package forming a first cavity and a second cavity; a cover coupled to the package, the cover and the package together enveloping the insert; a premoistened nasal swab within the first cavity; an oral swab within the second cavity; a toothbrush within the second cavity; and a bottle of germicidal solution within the package.

Abstract: A patient cleaning kit having a package; an insert within the package, the insert and the package forming a first cavity and a second cavity; a cover coupled to the package, the cover and the package together enveloping the insert; a premoistened nasal swab within the first cavity; an oral swab within the second cavity; a toothbrush within the second cavity; and a bottle of germicidal solution within the package.

Abstract: A warming cabinet can include an enclosure, a heater for heating the enclosure, and a package disposed within the enclosure. A method of disinfecting skin can include removing a package from a storage environment having an above-ambient temperature, removing a wipe from the package, and applying the wipe to skin.

Abstract: An oral rinse composition includes a solution containing an active ingredient, a humectant, flavoring, and water. An oral cleansing kit includes a container and an oral rinse composition in the container. A method of cleansing an oral cavity includes applying an oral rinse composition to an oral cavity. A method of making an oral rinse composition includes combining a humectant, flavoring, water, and an active ingredient.

Abstract: A disinfecting composition includes at least one alcohol and at least one emollient in amount effective to reduce a stinging sensation produced by contacting a wall of a nasal passage with the alcohol. An applicator generally includes an implement to apply a disinfecting composition to a nasal passage of a patient. A method of disinfecting a nasal passage of a patient includes applying a disinfecting composition to the nasal passage of the patient.

Abstract: A disposable absorbent article, including cohesive material side panels is presented in a protective underwear style to the user. The user may don the article in the same manner as a brief style undergarment or may tear the side panels and don the article in the same manner as a diaper by cohesively attaching the torn side panels. Optionally, the users may don the article in the same manner as a brief or protective underwear style article, tear at least one side panel and adjust the sizing of the side panel by cohesively reattaching the torn side panel.

Abstract: Disclosed is a package that comprises a plurality of personal cleansing cloths each impregnated with an aqueous cleansing composition that includes a skin cooling agent, a fragrance, a skin conditioning agent, and one or more botanical extracts. The botanical extract may comprise one or more of coffee seed extract, Punica Granatum extract, Croton Lechleri extract, Panax extract, and Crataegus Monogyna extract. In use, a personal cleansing method may comprise removing a personal cleansing cloth from the package and self-cleansing using the personal cleansing cloth.

Abstract: A patient cleaning kit having a package; an insert within the package, the insert and the package forming a first cavity and a second cavity; a cover coupled to the package, the cover and the package together enveloping the insert; a premoistened nasal swab within the first cavity; an oral swab within the second cavity; a toothbrush within the second cavity; and a bottle of germicidal solution within the package.

Abstract: A sheet package assembly (100) includes a plurality of sheets (301) arranged in a stacked configuration (302). The package can include an outer surface (102) having a major face (103) defining an aperture (201). An aperture sealing label (106) can selectively attach to the outer surface to close the aperture, and can be selectively peelable from the outer surface to expose the aperture. A bag (306) IS to receive spent sheets for disposal. The plurality of sheets is arranged in the stacked configuration (307) within the package, while the bag is positioned between the stacked configuration and the aperture of the package.

Abstract: Disclosed are bathing wipes that comprise a flushable material impregnated with a non-rinsing cleansing solution. The wipes are suitable for use in cleansing a bedridden patient in accordance with a specified bathing protocol. To use the package of wipes, one or more caregivers removes one wipe to bath the patient in accordance with the bathing protocol, then discards the wipe, optionally by flushing the wipe into a conventional sanitary system. Also disclosed are methods for bathing a patient.

Abstract: A medical assembly (100) includes a package (101) having an outer surface (102) with a major face (103) defining an aperture (701). An aperture-sealing label (702) selectively attaches to the outer surface to close the aperture and to be selectively peelable from the outer surface to expose the aperture. Five sheets (302,303,304,305,306) are arranged in a stacked configuration (309) within the package. Printed instructions (107) then define five steps (110,111,112,113,114) instructing when to use each sheet disposed within the package, and when to discard the each sheet disposed within the package, to clean a Foley catheter insertion site of either a male patient or a female patient, while reducing chances for causing a catheter associated urinary tract infection.

Abstract: An apparatus (100) for a toilet (600) is provided. The apparatus can include a toilet seat engagement portion (101) and a sheet catcher (102) comprising one or more barbs (104,105,106,107,108). A flexible thong (103) can couple the toilet seat engagement portion to the sheet catcher. The sheet catcher to situates within a water seal (605) of the toilet when the toilet seat engagement portion engages a seat (612) of the toilet. The barbs can to catch non-dispersible sheets (701) when the toilet is flushed.

Abstract: An apparatus (100) for a toilet (600) is provided. The apparatus can include a rim engagement portion (101) and a sheet catcher (102) comprising one or more barbs (104,105,106). A bowl side bestrider (103) can couple the rim engagement portion to the sheet catcher. The sheet catcher to situate within a water seal (605) of the toilet when the rim engagement portion engages a rim (601) of the toilet. The barbs can to catch non-dispersible sheets (701) when the toilet is flushed.

Abstract: A sheet package assembly (100) includes a plurality of sheets (301) arranged in a stacked configuration (302). The package can include an outer surface (102) having a major face (103) defining an aperture (201). An aperture sealing label (106) can selectively attach to the outer surface to close the aperture, and can be selectively peelable from the outer surface to expose the aperture. A bag (306) IS to receive spent sheets for disposal. The plurality of sheets is arranged in the stacked configuration (307) within the package, while the bag is positioned between the stacked configuration and the aperture of the package.

Abstract: An apparatus (100) for a toilet (600) is provided. The apparatus can include a toilet seat engagement portion (101) and a sheet catcher (102) comprising one or more barbs (104,105,106,107,108). A flexible thong (103) can couple the toilet seat engagement portion to the sheet catcher. The sheet catcher to situates within a water seal (605) of the toilet when the toilet seat engagement portion engages a seat (612) of the toilet. The barbs can to catch non-dispersible sheets (701) when the toilet is flushed.

Abstract: An apparatus (100) for a toilet (600) is provided. The apparatus can include a rim engagement portion (101) and a sheet catcher (102) comprising one or more barbs (104,105,106). A bowl side bestrider (103) can couple the rim engagement portion to the sheet catcher. The sheet catcher to situate within a water seal (605) of the toilet when the rim engagement portion engages a rim (601) of the toilet. The barbs can to catch non-dispersible sheets (701) when the toilet is flushed.