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I understand how to protect mattresses underneath patient, but how do I protect blankets etc. over patient? I'm OK with washing sheets daily, but I would prefer not to have to wash blankets daily.

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I would use a soft sort of material waterproof sheeting placed between top sheet and blankets. Attach at corners with good safety pin. This material is usually synthetic, and you will find it on amazon as "waterproof" bedsheet or "waterproof mattress cover. They aren't expensive and while the come with the border to make into fitted bed cover, this border can be easily cut off leaving the very lightweight material.
Do know that Amazon carried "waterproof flat sheets" for about 19.00. That will work in place of regular top sheet, and you will want to get KING SIZE even if just a full or Queen bed. That will prevent it getting removed easily from top blankets.

It's tricky. And I wish you good luck.
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Is this patient wearing overnight incontinence briefs? Is this person bedridden? If not are you taking them to the bathroom right before bedtime?

Do they go to bed fairly early? Limit liquids before bedtime.

Is an external catheter an option (like Purwick)?
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