How to Prevent Infection in Hospital

TO ensure that you are treated safely, following a few simple tips from Dr. Jan Garavaglia, chief medical examiner of the medical examiner's office in Orange County, Fla., who can be your guide.

The modern medical treatment is very admirable, but also complex. Many undesirable things happen in the hospital. But, that does not mean it is acceptable. Medical treatment, sometimes does not help even aggravate the disease, such as through an infection that occurs in hospitals.

Make sure everyone who comes in direct contact with you have washed hands thoroughly first, even before they use safety gloves. If hands are not clean while wearing gloves, the gloves will come the possibility of contamination.

Urinary tract infections are the most common infections occur in hospitals. Bacteria can enter the patient's body through the urine tube that is inserted into the body. And the infection is usually very difficult to overcome.

Pipe urine (catheter) will also restrict your movement, thus increasing the risk of blood clots, pneumonia and decreased muscle mass. Although the use of this catheter is sometimes necessary, you should also be aware of the risks.

The longer the catheter is in place, then chances are you are infected or have other complications are also getting bigger. Therefore, it is better to consult with a physician about the use of diapers or a special vessel in lieu of the catheter.

In addition to urinary tract infections, pneumonia is another infection that often occurs in hospitals. These infections are usually triggered by the condition of the patient who is only able to breathe shallow. This facilitates breathing in and breed germs.

Patients can usually only draw short breath after surgery or other treatment. In addition, the supine sleeping position often makes you breathe a sigh of short because usually trigger the pain. In addition, the lung tissue after surgery is usually weakened.

To avoid these infections, try to draw a deep breath. You can ask the tool incentive spirometer to hospital officials. Blow on the tool several times a day to strengthen the capacity of the lungs.

Once you can move, even with help, get out of the bedroom and walk around the hospital. Do this several times a day. With the move as soon as possible, you can prevent the weakening of the lung tissue.

Ask the doctor to mark the area to be operated on or before the start of operation. This method could surgery prevents the occurrence of mistakes. "Surely you do not want doctors removed the left kidney while the right kidney trouble," Garavaglia said, as quoted dailymail site.

When the nurse comes and gives you a medication, ask what the drug was and why you need it. Make sure the nurse double-check the name that identifies you by name on the prescription. Drug use mistake often occurs in hospitals.

The longer you are in hospital, then your risk of complications also increases. Make sure you follow the advice of the treating physician, so you can recover and get out faster. In many cases, it is usually better to continue treatment at home. Patients usually feel much more comfortable when not the center of whispered sound machine, the sound of trolleys and the conversation of the nurses.