Why are they called, "Chucks?"

[NPbyDay]

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!

[MunoRN, RN]

The name often used for an absorbent or waterproof pad is "chux" which comes from a brand name for these products.

[Been there,done that, ASN, RN]

Whatever.... they are your friend. Double up.

[MunoRN, RN]

I've come across nurses that refer to disposable wipes as "chux" since those are also sold under the brand name Chux.

[AJJKRN]

How about the umbrella word "underpaid"...

[K+MgSO4, BSN]

We call them blueys in Australia and inco pads in Ireland. Neither make anymore sense.....

[Wuzzie]

How about the umbrella word "underpaid"...

No that would be the term for nurses!

[XB9S, BSN, MSN, EdD, RN, APN]

We call them blueys in Australia and inco pads in Ireland. Neither make anymore sense.....

Inco pads in the UK

Chucks are chickens í ½í¸†

[Farawyn]

I love Chux. I would buy Chux a drink if I could. Chux has saved many an ass, including mine!

[klone, MSN, RN]

Inco pads in the UK

Chucks are chickens ������

I thought those were chooks.

[elkpark]

Same as "Band-aid" and "Kleenex," a brand name that has, over time, become a general term for the items, regardless of who manufactures them.

[klone, MSN, RN]

I had no idea what the OP was talking about. The only "Chucks" I know of are Converse shoes.

It wasn't until the second post in the thread that I realized s/he was referring to chux.