Keld401

Keld401 has 3 years experience and specializes in Home Health.

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1. Best MD note

   Keld401 replied to beckster_01's topic in Humor

   In an H&P dr charted "pt's o2 sats 120's on non-rebreather but quicky drop to the 00's without it." Haven't quite figured out how an o2 sat can be more than 100%, or 0%. Hopefully it was a transcription error!

2. Elderly forgetful diabetic, need advice on improving complaince

   Keld401 replied to Keld401's topic in Home Health

   My next thing to try is setting an alarm clock or maybe his cell phone to remind him. I have been prefilling his needles w the right dosage but he forgets to use them! Or he takes what he thinks he needs. Either way its not effective enough. I also ...

3. Elderly forgetful diabetic, need advice on improving complaince

   Keld401 posted a topic in Home Health

   I have elderly pt (70's) that I have been working on diabetes education with. He is really sweet, wants to be compliant and tries very hard, but is very forgetful. He rarely remembers to take his insulin (70/30 30units bid) and when he does he may ...

4. New to Home Health - ?'s about 1st visit and PT/INR!!

   Keld401 replied to smcelroy5's topic in Home Health

   Do you have a Coagucheck machine available? Its like a glucometer, and gives you instant readings with a fingerstick. Alot of agencies are using them now. If you have to do a blood draw, I use a 23 g butterfly, waste a small amount into a red tube...