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Fun-filled Funereal Facts
The "Tuck In"The "tuck in" can have at least a couple of meanings. To the daytime nurse, it often refers to having one's patients "tucked in" for the weekend or holiday. That is, the nurse has seen to it that his/her patients have no outstanding "bus...
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The "E-Kit"My hospice, like many others, supplies all patients/caregivers with an Emergency Kit, or "E-kit". Ideally, the E-kit is meant to be stored in a common place in all households (for us, in the fridge) so that, if needed, it can be easily fou...
Fun-filled Funereal Facts
Mortuary of the WeekThe "mortuary of the week" (MOW) is a concept that has been adopted by many communities across the country. Each funeral home, within the community, will rotate on a weekly basis tending to Coroner's cases and to those who have ...
Fun-filled Funereal Facts
"Suzy From Dubuque" Syndrome* "Suzy From Dubuque" Syndrome (SFDS) is an affliction that often attacks family members of the elderly and/or dying. It specifically attacks those family members that have NOT been in recent contact with the patient. SFD...
Fun-filled Funereal Facts
Death RattleThe death rattle is a very common occurrence among the dying. It is a noisy gurgling sound that can be heard with the pt's breathing. The cause is fairly simple... As the dying process progresses, we lose our ability to swallow and cough....
