Home Health Care Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Episode 5: Closed Suction Drain
16 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Closed suction drains use gentle pressure to remove excess fluid and air from a surgical wound. As there is an increased risk of infection in a home s...
Episode 4: Nursing Bag Technique
02 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The public health bag, better known as the nursing bag has been around since the early 20th century. The nursing bag was designed to make carrying equ...
Episode 3: Timed Up and Go Test (TUG test)
19 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Falls are the leading cause of injury-related emergency room visits. The timed up and go test, also known as the TUG test, is a standardized and valid...
Episode 2: Diabetes Foot Care
04 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It's estimated that approximately 15% of patients with diabetes have had an ulcer to the foot or ankle. This episode will guide you through the steps ...
Episode 1: Tracheostomy Tie Change
21 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of the Home Health Care Podcast by Elsevier! Each episode focuses on one skill found in Elsevier Home health Care. In th...