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!

I think they're called chux because you chuck 'em when you're done.

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I am laughing so hard, thank goodness I always have a chuckle handy.

I meant chucks....stupid auto correct!

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Specializes in Psych, Corrections, Med-Surg, Ambulatory.
How about the umbrella word "underpaid"...

You mean "underpad". I believe that was a Freudian slip.

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Specializes in kids.
Chinks are the sound a fork makes against a plate!

Nope, that's a clink!!

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

BEST THREAD!

I had one heck of a time when I was creating shelf labels in our trauma room, because I "grew up" in healthcare in a different region than where I work. Things like pigtails, caps, locks, INTs ... different meanings!!

I read Chucks to mean Chuck Taylors, like the shoes. Chux I would know. :D Our cabinet label for the HUGE chux says "trauma pad." It's whole-body-sized and very absorbant!

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Specializes in Neuroscience.

I assumed it was called that because you "chuck them in the trash". Hence the name chux. Clever naming of the product :p

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When you are done you 'chuck' them into trash.

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Specializes in Psych (25 years), Medical (15 years).
In hospice we used Tranquility...those babies can hold up to a quart, although I always thought the brand name sounded like a euthanasia parlor.

Oh yeah.

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They wanted to call them Bob's but he got pissed

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The Tranquility "Euthanansia" Parlor appears to offer other services as well.

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Specializes in LTC, Rehab.
The Tranquility "Euthanansia" Parlor appears to offer other services as well.

Perhaps - or maybe those purses and pieces of furniture were left by those passing through the Parlor into the Great Beyond...

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Specializes in Psych (25 years), Medical (15 years).
The Tranquility "Euthanansia" Parlor appears to offer other services as well.

You've got a pretty sharp eye there, sevensonnets!

They not only offer a Chux washing service, they also have a Storefront Spell Check Sign Service!

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