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!

Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.
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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I believe this establishment offers a slight variation on the usual "happy ending" offered in other "parlors." :D

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Specializes in Psych (25 years), Medical (15 years).
I believe this establishment offers a slight variation on the usual "happy ending" offered in other "parlors." :D

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Specializes in Psych (25 years), Medical (15 years).

Chux is good for stool and urine, but now they have a Chux for gas too!

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Specializes in Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life).

I always thought it was because you chucked them when you were done with them.

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Specializes in LTC, Rehab.

"At Chux, we don't take our business - or life - too seriously. Problems and setbacks are always met with a shrug of the shoulders and an 'Aw, Chux', and we get back to work."

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Specializes in Private Duty Pediatrics.

I call them Covidian pads now in the hospital setting, because that's the manufacturer who makes them.

Nobody knew what I was talking about when I called them chucks haha

I had to look up 'Covidian'. :confused:

We always used chux. Now, many of my clients just call them 'blue pads'. That's as descriptive as we need to be in the homes.

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Specializes in Emergency / Disaster.
I am laughing so hard, thank goodness I always have a chuckle handy.

I actually read this wrong and read "chuckle candy".... ya'll are too funny!!

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Nah, not an sharp eye, Davy, it was just right there staring me in the face. You can't slip an extra N past Sonnet; she used to be a proofreader in her wild and crazy days, and second-place winner of the National Spelling Bee in seventh and eighth grade. Sonnet's still got it!

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Specializes in Advanced Practice, surgery.
Nope, that's a clink!!

No sorry, a clink is a prison

In fact one of the "clinks" in Wales has a restaurant open to the public called The Clink. 😁

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Specializes in Med Surg Tele.

I try to use them often to help my CNAs so they don't gossip about me in the camera room :/

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Specializes in Pediatrics.
BEST THREAD!

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!

I opened the thread thinking the same thing!!! :laugh:

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Specializes in Mental Health, Gerontology, Palliative.
Now, Klone, we all know that a tink is the first drop of pee that hits the toilet...

Nooo thats a tinkle:yes:

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