Quantcast
Channel: eHow - Hospitals How To's
Browsing all 226 articles
Browse latest View live
↧

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

How to Get 'Eugene' in Fallout 3

Eugene is a specially named Minigun obtained from Reilly's Rangers. You have to meet Reilly, rescue her Rangers and meet her back at the Ranger Compound. Not an easy task, but the rewards are great.

View Article


How to Get Your Insurance to Pay for a Bariatric Hospital Bed

If you have a medical condition that requires long-term bed rest and a normal hospital bed just won't work because of your weight, a bariatric bed can help. Not all insurance companies are willing to...

View Article


What Are the Precautions in Using a Stretcher?

Stretchers have been used in emergency situations for as far back as records indicate. Though they've come along way since then, their purpose has remained the same: They easily transport an injured...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

The Effects of Bed Confinement on Hospital Patients

The effects of bed confinement on hospital patients range from physical effects such as bedsores and atrophy to emotional responses that can range from depression to fatigue and loneliness. Hospital...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Hospital Procedure to Make a Bed

A hospital may require you to make patient's bed if there are increased admissions or discharges or an emergency requires housekeepers to go somewhere else, or because of staffing issues. Nurses,...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

How the Hospital Swing Bed Program Works

View Article

Bed Making Techniques in a Hospital

There are different types of methods to make a bed in a hospital. The bed-making methods are designed for different situations revolving around the patient. The methods also send a message to the...

View Article

Types of Hospital Beds

There are many different types of beds used in a hospital. The ones you see when visiting someone at the hospital are not the only ones used throughout the facility. Different types of beds are used...

View Article


Why Linens Should Be Changed in Hospital Beds

In every hospital, many different kinds of linens are used for sleeping, covering and bathing. It is important that hospital linens be clean because linens that are not washed, changed and replaced...

View Article


How to Evaluate Hospital Beds

People who have medical conditions that are serious, chronic or terminal may require hospital beds to feel comfortable during home care. Hospital beds are a major investment--they're expensive and...

View Article

Is My Husband Eligible to Get a Hospital Bed From the VA?

Veterans Administration (VA) benefits are available to all veterans of the U.S. armed forces who have not been discharged under dishonorable conditions. There are VA medical centers in all regions of...

View Article

How to Calculate Hospital Bed Days of Care

Calculating hospital bed days of care--an important quality indicator that measures the use of a particular hospital inpatient unit or healthcare institution--is a moderately easy process. Using two...

View Article

How to Decorate a Hospital Bed

Hospitals are not the most cheerful places. For those that are stuck in hospital beds, it can be a miserable experience. Decorating the hospital bed can bring some bright colors and pleasant decor into...

View Article


How to Transfer People From a Bed to a Wheelchair at the Hospital

When transferring someone from a bed to a wheelchair in a hospital you must take special care of the patient and yourself. To make sure everything happens smoothly, there are several guidelines to...

View Article

How to Maintain the Bed in the Hospital

Hospital stays are difficult for the patient and for the loved ones caring for the patient. Unfamiliar procedures, routines and staff add to a sense of bewilderment. Maintaining the bed in the hospital...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Innerspring Mattresses Vs. Foam for a Hospital Bed

Innerspring mattresses are among the most common mattresses found in American households and hotel beds, and while some patients may find that an innerspring mattress on their hospital bed provides the...

View Article

Guidelines for Washing Medical Linens

Linens in a hospital can be a major potential source of infection since they are likely to be contaminated by patients in hospital beds. Proper procedures should be followed at all times to ensure that...

View Article


How to Clean Pre- & Post-Op Rooms

A mandatory practice in all hospitals and surgical rooms is keeping everything sterilized and clean throughout the day, every day. The pre- and post-op rooms are where patients go to wait for surgery,...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Hospital Bed Safety

Between 1985 and 2008, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received nearly 800 reported incidents involving hospital beds, over half of which resulted in death. Bed rails were the primary...

View Article

How to Clean Hospital Beds

Clean, professional environments are what patients and families look for when they or a loved one are admitted into a hospital. The hospital beds are perhaps the most important feature for the patient...

View Article
Browsing all 226 articles
Browse latest View live