Care recipient (cr) is bed bound and needs to have his her weight monitored regularly

Try: Consider using an electric hospital bed that has a built in scale so that cr’s weight can be monitored regularly Materials: Electric hospital bed with built in scale Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Immobile Information: n/a References: hospital bed help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com Keywords: Bed […]

Care recipient’s cr compression garment feels too tight

Try: Avoid rolling gathering or bunching the fabric as this will only increase the pressure – like creating a super rubber band Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: compression stocking help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com Keywords: Compression stockings compression socks compression garments *This information […]

Care recipient (cr) is having trouble putting on a compression garment

Try: Try applying moisturizer to legs or arm in the evening rather than just before putting on the stocking or sleeve Materials: Skin moisturizer Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: compression stocking help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com Keywords: Compression stockings compression socks compression garments *This information […]

Care recipient (cr) can’t breathe very well when he she is laying down

Try: Consider buying an electric powered hospital bed so the bed height can be raised or lowered as needed to make cr breathe easier and feel more comfortable Materials: Electric hospital bed Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: hospital bed help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com Keywords: […]

Care recipient (cr) has poor circulation in his her feet or lower limbs

Try: Consider buying an electric powered hospital bed so the bed height can be raised or lowered as needed to increase cr’s lower limb circulation and make him her feel more comfortable Materials: Electric hospital bed Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: hospital bed help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at […]

Care recipient (cr) has trouble getting in and out of bed independently

Try: Consider buying a manual or electric hospital bed so cr can lower or raise the bed to make getting in out of bed easier Materials: Hospital bed Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a References: hospital bed help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www […]

Care recipient (cr) is having trouble putting on a compression garment

Try: Compression garments are easier to put on when cr first gets out of bed before swelling occurs Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: compression stocking help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com Keywords: Compression stockings compression socks compression garments *This information is listed as a […]

Care recipient (cr) is having trouble putting on a compression garment

Try: Make sure skin should be dry try applying a thin layer of cornstarch or powder Materials: Cornstarch or powder Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: compression stocking help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com Keywords: Compression stockings compression socks compression garments *This information is listed as a […]