Derek Written by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 by Laura Hess (Colorado Springs, Colorado) Hi there! My name’s Laura Hess. I live with my Dad, Robert Hess, and he has Type 2 Diabetes (which is pretty stable) and severe Edema in his lower legs. It’s so swollen that on the shin … Read more
Written by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 Here is a list of common medical abbreviations and acronyms. Use the green search box at the bottom of the page or the alphabet below to find a specific one more quickly. You can also press the Ctrl and F keys on your Windows computer … Read more
Written by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 While working as a caregiver, there is a good chance you will encounter combative patients, or patients who try to harm others or themselves. What do you do in these situations? Each one is different and should be approached cautiously. It is often … Read more
Written by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 Colostomy bag and clip For one reason or another, a patient may be required to have a colostomy bag. This device gives them an alternate way to expel feces if through the rectum is no longer an option. The bag itself goes around … Read more
Written by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 Many people, including us caregivers, enjoy drinking coffee. It may seem silly to put a page about such a thing on a website about caregiving, but hear me out. This incredible substance has saved me countless times. In fact, I love it so … Read more
Written by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 This page describes the opening steps for performing certified nursing assistant (CNA) or caregiver skills. These should be the first steps taken before moving on to the next part of any skill. Even though I will be focusing primarily on all of the points you should … Read more
Written by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 This page describes the closing steps for performing certified nursing assistant (CNA) or caregiver skills. These should be the last steps taken after completing any skill. Even though I will be focusing primarily on all of the points you should cover in order to … Read more
Written by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 CIWA-Ar is an acronym that stands for clinical institute withdrawal assessment (revised version) for alcohol. It is a tool used to measure withdrawal symptoms for patients who are typically dependent on alcohol. The assessment is often done every four hours while the patient is stable, but … Read more
Contributing Author: Bonnie McDonald Guest Article | Published on Caregiverology.com Published by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 Navigating the journey of caring for seniors with chronic health conditions requires a thoughtful and multifaceted approach. It’s not just about addressing their physical needs; it involves fostering an environment of compassion, understanding, … Read more
Written by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 Chlorhexidine gluconate (abbreviated as CHG) is a special kind of soap that has been used for years in hospitals and similar facilities to clean specific areas of the body in preparation for surgery and other procedures. Table of Contents An Extensive Study Chlorhexidine … Read more