Medical brain notes 7

  TIPS FOR A HOSPITALISED PATIENT Once the patient is admitted to the hospital for neurological or other diseases there are various duties of the family members for proper care of the patient. Especially if the patient is unconscious, the condition is very serious or is extremely weak at that time; special care is very essential.   If the relatives of a hospitalized patient are aware of the following information regarding the various treatments, it can be very helpful during patient mangement. Only highly specialized metropolitan hospitals have adequate staff and appropriate care facility. Elsewhere, if following instructions are strictly followed by relatives, several lives can be saved. (1)    Oxygen – O 2 As and when the patient requires, oxygen has to be given continuously or every alternate hour. It is essential to supervise that the nasal tube is in place. The bubbles in the bottle kept besides the oxygen cylinder indicate that the patient is getting oxygen. Th...

  Special Duties of the Family Members : a)          There are numerous factors that play an important role in curing the patient. The care and attention given by the relatives is very important. Along with the treatment love and affection too can have magical effect. This increases the will power of the patient, which gives an inner strength to get cured.   b)         In the hospital the relatives should arrange regular duty, in staying with the patient day and night and maintain a constant vigil. The patient should never be left alone. If left alone, there could be a possibility of the patient falling off the bed. If necessary a railing could be provided on the bed.   c)          The patient requires calm and rest and therefore talking loudly near his bed or making noise should not be allowed. d)         The room should be...