Why are they called, "Chucks?"

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Why are they called "Chucks?"

And can't we use a more appropriate and universally understood name for, "Chucks?"

Laypeople usually have NO idea what a "Chuck" is. Having to describe them by functionality in order to explain it by definition to a patient, family or outside support staff is just, well ... crude & is always kinda awkward, Lol.

Any better suited name recommendations for our beloved Chucks, so that we can all understand exactly what it is by its own self-descriptive term? ;) Thanks AN!

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Jeez, Farawyn!

Pushes your buttons.

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Specializes in OMFS, Dentistry.

We call them chux as well. They also make for a great pee pad for training pups!

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Specializes in Psych (25 years), Medical (15 years).
Jeez, Farawyn!

Pushes your buttons.

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Specializes in OR, Nursing Professional Development.
Next question. How many of us have at least one hospital chux in our linen closet at home?

What's a linen closet?

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Specializes in Psych (25 years), Medical (15 years).
They also make for a great pee pad for training pups!

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Specializes in Psych (25 years), Medical (15 years).
Next question. How many of us have at least one hundred thousand hospital chux in our linen closet at home?

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Specializes in LTC, Rehab.
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As Dave Barry would say, 'The Incontinent Dogs' would make an excellent name for a rock band. :^)

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Like others, I just figured it was because they got "chucked" in the garbage when they were soiled.

Years ago, we had thick pads that would be used. They were great because they could be used to pull up the patient in bed (if positioned right) and absorbed enough to not have to change the whole bed when wet (well, depending on the definition of ‘wet'). Then I saw them disappear for a while because the linen was charged by weight and they could be quite heavy. A few months ago I saw them come back where I worked. We were told chux or pad, pick one but not both. I like the pads better because of the lift use but also because they don't tend to bunch up under the patients rear und like a wad of left over toilet paper or something.

When using the chux, I refer to them as the disposable pad. Less confusion for any lay person in earshot.

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Specializes in Internal and Family Medicine.

That's funny. You wrote "underpaid" instead of "underpad." I think it was your subconscious telling you to demand a raise.

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Specializes in Cardiothoracic, Peds CVICU.

Why did I think you were talking about converse shoes?? LOL haven't had my coffee yet...

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Because you chuck it!!

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We call them "pads". We know everyone else calls them chalks. Who knows where is coming from...

Chalk and smile I guess lol.

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