medtech000

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1. What About Post-Op Bathing?

   medtech000 replied to medtech000's topic in Relations

   My brother had never been hospitalized before. When he asked if he could take a shower and was told he could not, he had no idea that there was an alternative. Given his lack of experience, he could not be the "squeaky wheel" to push for a bed bath, ...

2. What About Post-Op Bathing?

   medtech000 replied to medtech000's topic in Relations

   I regret that I evidently left out some salient facts. Op day he was stood up at his bedside but had orthostatic hypotension and had to recline again. Same result later in the day. Day 2 he was weak, but could stand with assistance, no walking. Day ...

3. What About Post-Op Bathing?

   medtech000 posted a topic in Relations

   A few years ago my 40+ brother had an open cholecystectomy. He then spent five nights in the hospital. After his fourth night, when I visited, I couldn't help but notice his body odor. In response to my question, said he said he had been asking if he...