Written by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 AVPU is an acronym that stands for alert, voice, pain, unresponsive. These terms are used to describe the conscious level of a patient. Paramedics often use it when first coming onto the scene of an emergency. It is also often used in hospitals … Read more
Written by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 Barrier cream, or skin protectant, is a cream used to help prevent and treat bed sores and rashes for patients who are incontinent or on bedrest. It is usually applied on the sacral area but can be applied anywhere where there is pressure … Read more
Written by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 Many patients need bathroom assistance for many different reasons. Yes, there’s the obvious reasons like having to urinate or having a bowel movement, but there are others as well. Table of Contents A Room of Many Uses How Frequently Should They Go? Different … Read more
Written by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 by Elizabeth (New York, United States) I moved my mother into my home two years ago, she turns 87 tomorrow and suffers from dementia. I am her caregiver 24/7/360 – MAYBE getting 5 days of a year – one day here and there … Read more
Written by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 Working in a hospital, a simple bed alarm has saved countless of the patients I’ve cared for from falling. You are truly blessed if your patient’s bed is lucky enough to have one. If not, a chair alarm or a separate alarm made for … Read more
Written by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 AIDET is an acronym for acknowledge, introduce, duration, explanation, and thank you. It is used in many healthcare facilities as a foundation for effectively communicating with their patients. It can be useful during bedside shift report. It was created by the Studer Group. … Read more
Written by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 As someone who has worked in the medical field for many years, I can tell you that alarm fatigue is very real. In case you are unaware of its meaning, alarm fatigue is what happens when healthcare workers become overwhelmed and desensitized to … Read more
Contributing Author: Jullieth Cragwell Guest Article | Published on Caregiverology.com Published by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 As we age, our bodies change in many ways. Unfortunately, one of those changes is an increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease. While there is no sure way to prevent Alzheimer’s, new research suggests … Read more
Written by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 by Wendell Hello there, my name is Wendell, I’m 57 years old, and my story starts 10 years ago. 10 years ago I came down with Guillain Barre syndrome. this left me in a coma for 3 months . after coming out of … Read more
Contributing Author: Johny Kershaws Guest Article | Published on Caregiverology.com Published by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 As a caregiver, you may find that your loved one needs more care than you can provide at home. You may feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and even resentful. Understanding that these are all normal reactions to … Read more