How to Use Patient Lifts
The purpose of a patient lift is to simplify the process of transferring a patient from his bed to his wheelchair, armchair or commode. It comes in electric and hand-powered forms. The apparatus is...
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Wheeled walkers provide support for convalescing patients to get up on their feet and walk. The two wheels at the front give mobility and the two rear legs provide weight-bearing stability. The...
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How to Irrigate or Flush a Catheter
If you are caring for an individual with a catheter, you will likely need to irrigate, or flush it at some point. Catheters are used to drain the bladder when other means are not possible due to...
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How do I Make 70 Percent Isopropyl Alcohol?
Creating dilutions reduces the concentration of one liquid with the addition of another. In order to create 70 percent isopropyl alcohol, a solution of isopropyl alcohol with a concentration greater...
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Instructions for a Trifold 10-Foot Ramp
The E-Z Access Trifold 10 is a portable 10-foot ramp designed for use with wheelchairs and portable scooters. The ramp provides access over stairs, into vehicles and up to raised landings. Constructed...
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The Effects of Caregiving
Caregivers look after family members --- or possibly friends --- who suffer from a long-term illness. In 2004, 44 million Americans were estimated to provide such assistance, according to the National...
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How to Inflate a ROHO Cushion
Since 1973, ROHO, Inc. has been one of the leading providers of wheelchair cushions. With the patented ROHO Dry Flotation technology, ROHO cushions offer pressure relief and enhance blood flow as they...
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How to Help With Patient Care
Most people will find themselves in the role of a caregiver at some point in their life. Helping with patient care can be as simple as assisting a friend or family member with a short hospital stay, or...
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Envoy Invacare Nebulizer Directions
The Envoy nebulizer from Invacare disperses liquid medications into the mouth and respiratory passages as an aerosol mist that is easy to inhale and that quickly enters the lungs. It is used in home...
View ArticleILO Health Impacts
Health risks at work may be caused by new innovations, organizational changes or social changes. For instance, new production processes such as biotechnology, emerging forms of employment and new...
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Techniques on How to Bathe & Care for a Chair-Bound Person
Privacy and independence are important human needs. For people who are wheelchair bound, these may be difficult to maintain. It is the job of the caregiver to assist people, emotionally and physically,...
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Home Health Nurse Ideas
As a licensed nurse, home health care is an alternative to regular employment in an hospital or medical office. Working as a nurse in a private home offers a flexible schedule. Home-bound patients have...
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How to Clean a Hickman Catheter
A Hickman catheter, also referred to as a Hickman line, is inserted directly into a patient's vein in order to draw blood, administer medicine or supply nutrients. Hickman lines are made of narrow,...
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Texas Bill of Rights & Responsibilities for Home Care Patients
A patient's bill of rights is a statement outlining the rights of any patient receiving medical care. Both state and federal laws protect the rights of in-home-care patients in Texas, and require the...
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How to Get Air Out of a Syringe
There are a few different parts of the syringe that you should be familiar with before you attempt to use one. The needle is used to extract medication from a vial and then to inject it into a person....
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How to Manually Lift the Disabled
Manually lifting a person with a disability is a skill that requires training and practice. There are several common methods of manual lifts. If possible, observe a lift being performed before...
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How to Implement an Evidence-Based Practice in Home Care
Evidenced-based practice is a method by which health professionals use scientific validation to provide the methods and materials that promote successful treatment outcomes. "That's the way we've...
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What Is Considered Direct Care in Nursing?
Direct care is a form of nursing that involves caring for people suffering from chronic illnesses or disabilities. Direct care is much more involved than standard nursing care, as nurses typically have...
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About Custodial Home Care
The National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information, a website developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, estimates that more than 70 percent of people aged 65 and over will...
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The Best Furniture Manufacturers for Handicapped Lift Chairs
A lift chair that fits its user well and provides the types of assistance he needs becomes an invaluable aid to a person who has difficulty using regular recliners. Power lift chairs, which are...
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