«Going into hospital» by Rami Seth
«Going into hospital» by Rami Seth
English | EPUB | 2.1 MB
English | EPUB | 2.1 MB
Written by a GP and surgeon with over 40 years NHS experience, &quote;Going into Hospital?&quote; offers useful tips and information for those facing a hospital stay. Full of positive ideas, it helps you plan your future, think about what to pack, outlines the dangers of hospital-acquired infections and how to prevent them, and suggests how to maintain good health on your return home. Contents include: Before you go into hospital — The will to survive; Life span and realism; What to pack; Recommendations before admission. While you're in hospital — The real risks of hospitalisation; Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and what you can do; Chest infections/pneumonia and what you can do; Hospital infections C.difficile, MRSA and what you can do; Dehydration; Urinary tract infections; Wind and constipation; Pain; Catheters and drains; Shower/Bath; Visitors. When you come out of hospital — Returning home; Communicating with friend; Thank the hospital staff; Your carer/spouse; Driving; The Future.