Try: Try using methods to protect the skin from excessive moisture should also be included in the plan of care some helpful supplies include skin cleansers moisturizers lubricating sprays and ointments ointment barriers skin sealants incontinence devices Materials: Skin cleansers moisturizers lubricating sprays and ointments ointment barriers skin sealants incontinence devices Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical […]

Try: Try using a palm cone with finger separators palm cones with finger separators are effective anti-contracture hand therapy products that conform to the hand’s natural shape these devices can be purchased from a medical supply company and are also sold online Materials: Palm cones with finger separators Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs […]

Try: Keep oxygen at least 6 ft away from flames or heat sources such as gas stoves barbecue grills space heaters candles and fireplaces do not use cleaning fluid paint thinner aerosol sprays or other flammable products while using oxygen keep a fire extinguisher at home within easy reach and tell the fire department that […]

Try: Plan in advance to make sure the trip goes well talk to the doctor about whether it is safe to travel and ask about any precautions cr should take get at least one copy of cr’s oxygen prescription and take it with cr on the trip before the trip tell the travel company airline […]

Try: Try using pressure reducing devices these devices offer an effective way to reduce interface pressure below what is encountered with a standard mattress they cannot provide pressures consistently less than 25-32 mm hg so they may have to be used with a turning schedule examples of such devices include foam mattresses gel water mattresses […]

Try: Try using pressure relief devices these consistently reduce pressure below 25-32 mm hg examples include low air-loss therapy beds alternating pressure mattresses dynamic mattress systems air fluidized therapy systems Materials: Low air-loss therapy beds alternating pressure mattresses dynamic mattress systems air fluidized therapy systems Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs […]

Try: If cr is using a nebulizer containing steroids cr must rinse his her mouth because those steroids can cause yeast infection of the mouth thrush this is not true for bronchodilators; however cr may still wish to rinse his her mouths due to the unpleasant taste of many bronchdilating drugs Materials: Mouth wash Categories: […]

Try: Consider modifying the wheelchair with a swing away joystick mount this add-on feature makes it possible to move the joystick out of the way to get closer to tables desks and workstations Materials: Swing away joystick mount Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Mobile, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a References: wheelchair […]

Try: Use a water-based moisturizer on lips and in nose to prevent drying and cracking read labels and look for a product that lists water as the first ingredient petroleum-based products such as vaseline petroleum jelly can plug the air holes in the cannula put a piece of gauze under the tubing to keep the […]

Try: Wash the nasal prongs with soap and water 1 or 2 times a week follow the equipment provider’s instructions on caring for the equipment replace the nasal prongs every 2 to 4 weeks if cr has a cold or the flu change them when the symptoms pass Materials: Soap and water extra nasal prongs […]