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

Back in the 70's, there was a game show called The Gong Show with host Chuck Barris. A repeating visitor went by the name of The Unknown Comic who wore a paper bag over his head, came out and said "Hey Chuckie, hey Chuckie, hey Chuckie!" and then would proceed to tell dumb jokes.

We could have our own type of visitor to this thread:

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Specializes in ED, med-surg, peri op.
We call them blueys in Australia and inco pads in Ireland. Neither make anymore sense.....

I was wondering what we were talking about untill this. Blueys in nz too. pretty obvious name for them.

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