Ernest Rosenbaum, MD
Ernest Rosenbaum, MD, is Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San...read more
- How to Deal with Emergencies at Home: Part 1 of 2
- How to Deal with Emergencies at Home: Part 2 of 2
- Going Home from the Hospital: Part 1 of 2
- Going Home from the Hospital: Part 2 of 2
- Exercises for People with Limited Mobility: Part 1 of 2
- Exercises for People with Limited Mobility: Part 2 of 2
- Bed Positioning: Part 1 of 2
- Bed Positioning: Part 2 of 2
- Care of Colostomies & Ileal Conduits: Part 1 of 3
- Care of Colostomies & Ileal Conduits: Part 2 of 3
- Care of Colostomies & Ileal Conduits: Part 3 of 3
- Home Safety Solutions
- How to Administer the Heimlich Maneuver for Choking
- How to Administer CPR
- Emergency Situation: Difficulty Breathing
- Emergency Situation: Severe Bleeding
- Emergency Situation: Broken Bones or Falls
- Before Hospital Discharge—Evaluating Your Homecare Needs
- Bathroom Aids
- Skin Care Treatments and Solutions
- Massage Therapy Techniques
- Pain Medication at Home—Top Do’s and Don’ts
- Pain Medication at Home—The Steps of Giving an Injection
- Pain Medication at Home—Side Effects from Pain Medication
- Pain Medication at Home—Intramuscular and Subcutaneous Injections
- Pain Medication at Home—Controlling Pain
- Housework Tips
- Mouth Care for Cancer Patients
- Eating and Drinking Aids
- Dressing Tips
- Cooking Tips
- Bowel and Bladder Care
- Administering Pain Medication at Home
- Activities and Aids to Daily Living Overview
Supportive Homecare
Care of Colostomies & Ileal Conduits: Part 3 of 3
Ileal Conduit The ileal conduit is performed when the bladder has to be removed, most often because it is cancerous. People who have ileal conduits have to wear a pouch at all times. It is emptied from the bottom. Most pouches cannot hold enough waste to last through the night, so it is necessary to connect the pouch to a bedside container, to be able to sleep through without having to get up to empty the pouch. Just as for...Read entire article »
Home Safety Solutions
Following are a few safety precautions that will help make your home a safe place. For ideas and tips on assistive devices that can help you with everyday tasks click here. Remove throw rugs. Clear floors of all small objects such as bathroom scales or doorstops, to reduce the risk of slipping or tripping. Install additional phones to avoid tripping over extension cords. Avoid wearing loose or floppy slippers or shoes. Check all stairs and thresholds for loose hardware or...Read entire article »
How to Administer the Heimlich Maneuver for Choking
This is most often caused by a piece of food or other object lodged in the throat. The most effective action you can take is called the Heimlich Maneuver. It is simple to perform: 1. For a standing or sitting patient, make a fist, with the thumb and index finger forming a knob. Press this knob directly against the patient's stomach, above the navel, but below the sternum, or breastbone. 2. With your free hand, reach around and grab your...Read entire article »
How to Administer CPR
Ernest H. Rosenbaum, M.D. Herman Uhley, M.D. Isadora Rosenbaum Becky Moore, R.N. What should you do if the person you're with suddenly stops breathing and has no pulse? If the patient is under medical care but is not terminally ill, you must act immediately by applying the life-saving technique of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). CPR is a means of maintaining breathing and blood circulation during a crisis situation in which the patient cannot continue these functions on his own. Use CPR...Read entire article »
Emergency Situation: Difficulty Breathing
Although very frightening, shortness of breath often passes in a few minutes. The first thing to do, if you can, is sit up straight, so that your lungs can expand fully, loosen restrictive clothing such as tight collars or bras, and concentrate on relaxing. Remember, anxiety can cause you to feel (or add to the feeling) that you're not getting enough air. Conserving energy is one way to prevent shortness of breath. Plan your steps-for example, keep frequently-used items such...Read entire article »
