Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Congestive Heart Failure and Home Care

What is CHF?
Also called heart failure, CHF is the condition in which the heart muscle becomes weakened and lacks the strength to adequately pump blood throughout the body. As a result of this poor circulation, blood and fluid begin collecting in organ tissue. The term "heart failure" should not be confused with cardiac arrest, a situation in which the heart actually stops beating.

WHAT CAN HOME CARE DO FOR PATIENTS WITH CHF?

Our services may include but are not limited to:

-Assistance with ADLs
-Disease process education
-Cardiac assessment
-Weight monitoring
-Transfer technique
-Ambulation technique
-Safety education
-Electrolyte replacement
-Diuretic therapy
-Medication education
-Fluid intake education
-Management and evaluation
-Obeservation and assessment

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