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Wheelchair Specifications
Wheelchairs provide mobility for individuals unable to walk due to illness or injuries. Manufactured in different sizes, shapes and configurations, wheelchair specifications outline the parameters of...
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How to Dismantle Invacare Semi Hospital Beds
Dismantling an Invacare Semi-Electric Hospital Bed requires some strength and dexterity. However, if you have prior experience and know which parts to take off and which buttons to press, you can...
View ArticleWhat Is a Thermistor Temperature Sensor?
A thermistor is a special type of solid temperature sensor. This sensor does not act like a thermometer; instead, it works more like electrical resistors that are sensitive to temperature.
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Types of Thermometers to Use for Adults
Fevers in adults are not usually dangerous unless they reach 102 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. They are a natural response to infection or an indicator that something else is wrong in the body. But the...
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How to Use Crutches with Armpits
Crutch-like devices have been around since 2830 B.C., according to eMedicine Health. They are used as a mobility aid when you injure a body part such as your foot or leg. Crutches can be made out of...
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How to Create a Medication Concept Map
A concept map is a visual representation using symbols instead of words to communicate a specific process. This type of map is helpful for individuals who need to take medication on a regular schedule...
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How to Lift a Handicapped Person From the Floor
Lifting a handicapped person from the floor requires care and attention. The situation is not easy for either the person lifting or the person who requires help. At all times it is important to...
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How to Install a Handle on a Walking Cane
Making your own walking cane can be a great way of saving money and ensuring that a cane is tailored to your specific needs. If you have just had surgery, it can be a good way of keeping busy while you...
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How to Disable a Stair Lift
Stair lifts (stair chairs) run on tracks mounted to one side of your steps, parallel with the stair rail. This arrangement allows access for people who don't need the chair or for emergency use due to...
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How to Adjust Forearm Crutches
Choosing forearm crutches over a walker, cane or traditional wooden crutches may be a good idea if you will be using them for an extended period of time. You'll be able to maneuver tight spaces more...
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The Disadvantages of Respite Care
Respite care programs provide temporary help for families who are caring for an individual whose health would otherwise require them to live in a special facility outside the home. Respite care has...
View ArticleHow to Make an Intravenous Fluid Infusion Stand at Home
Patients will often require intravenous therapy while being treated at home. For the IV to function properly, a device must elevate the IV infusion bag above the patient. In a medical setting, a...
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How to Troubleshoot a Kangaroo Pump
Patients at home and in hospitals use Kangaroo feeding pumps to to deliver formula at a controlled rate via feeding tube. Battery, tubing or programming issues may trigger alarms and screen displays.
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The TS Wiley Protocol
The TS Wiley Protocol, more commonly referred to as the Wiley Protocol, is a controversial type of hormone therapy developed by T.S. "Susie" Wiley that is endorsed by celebrities, such as Suzanne...
View ArticleInstructions for How to Set Up REMstar Auto Home Care Provider
Home care providers are an important link in the patient continuum of care. They provide important information in guiding the patient to overall recovery. Setting up a patient's medical equipment is...
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How to Start a Home Health Aide Training School
Schools for Home Health Aides provide learning foundations for client-based assistance for good quality of life. As paraprofessionals, home health aides provide assistance with daily living activities...
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How to Qualify for Home Care for the Elderly
Elderly home care might be the solution for seniors who want to continue living at home. Consider home care for a loved one who needs medical care, safety checks or assistance with basic daily...
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California Laws for Hiring Family Caregivers
Hiring a caregiver for a family member with a long-term illness or condition is a weighty decision. But for the loved one who requires care, daily in-home assistance may come as a blessing. In-home...
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How to Figure Out if a Home Care Episode Is Early or Late
Home health care, in which a medical practitioner visits a patient's home in order to facilitate self-care and other everyday tasks, is increasingly used for home-bound Medicare patients who require...
View ArticleHow to Get a Home Care Agency License
Receiving your home care agency license can start you on the path toward a rewarding and satisfying career in the home care industry. Many people across the country are in need of home care, including...
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