Providing Care
Types of Ostomies When many people hear “ostomy,” they immediately think of colostomy. However, there are many types of ostomies,
Hands are a Lethal Weapon Taking the time to wash your hands is the #1 defensive action to prevent infection.
Sometimes Sterile Technique is Preferred Using a clean technique works for most procedures you perform at home. However, specific jobs
Moving Joints Through Their Full Range-of-Motion What are range-of-motion exercises? Just what they say. Moving each joint in every direction
Changing an Ostomy Appliance Steps To Follow to Change an Appliance Wash hands, put on gloves, gather equipment and supplies,
Three Ways to Perform Surgery The most common type of feeding tube is the gastrostomy (G) tube. A surgeon places
Inserting an NG Tube Help your family member to sit up or raise the head of their bed to at
Relieve Pressure on the Skin – Rotate Pressure Areas Lift and turn your family member away from areas where boney
Tube Feedings for Eating Disorders (Focus on Pediatrics) If you are the parent of a child struggling to eat and
Emergency Airway Management Techniques Airway Obstructions -Choking Emergency airway management for choking focuses on helping individuals use their natural reflexes
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Managing Oral Secretions Many medical conditions produce thick secretions that are difficult for weak individuals to clear out of their