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Information about DVT please
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Does anyone know how long it might take for a DVT to go, or at least for the swelling to go down. It is in his lower abdomen if that helps.
I know it's a bit like asking how long is a bit of string but.......
Hubby has been moved to a horrible ward were the nurses seem a bit lackadasical and not only is it upsetting him but me as well.
Just wondered if anyone had any idea as they won't let him go home until swelling is down at least.
Thanks all
I know it's a bit like asking how long is a bit of string but.......
Hubby has been moved to a horrible ward were the nurses seem a bit lackadasical and not only is it upsetting him but me as well.
Just wondered if anyone had any idea as they won't let him go home until swelling is down at least.
Thanks all
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.No it's a general medical ward. I know I shouldn't say it but it seem like all the really elderly dementia patients are in the ward. They are shouting and what have you and are taking all the nurses time.
I know they need care but perhaps a general ward isn't the best place.
He is seeing a vascular surgeon tomorrow to see if a filter would help. I believe the clot has travelled from his groin since thursday.
I know they need care but perhaps a general ward isn't the best place.
He is seeing a vascular surgeon tomorrow to see if a filter would help. I believe the clot has travelled from his groin since thursday.
They do tend to end up on the general medical wards and it's very difficult. It sounds like your man is getting good care though. It's hard for the nurses and I have seen them deliberately avoid going to then snooty folk and trying to help, I guess they get to the point where they give up a bit. If it really is troubling your husband though, do mention it and ask if anything can be done. I know from experience that senior management will respond to a reli "expression of concern" much more readily than they will to staff comments.
I agree totally with what you are saying bednobs. I have been in a few wards my
self as a patient and have had shouty patients.
But I don't think non shouty patients should be ignored over the shouty ones. If that makes sense!!
He got into ward at 7.10, told nurses he needed water because he is dehydrated and when I last spoke to him at 9.15 he was still waiting.
I know nurses are busy but a basic such as water?
self as a patient and have had shouty patients.
But I don't think non shouty patients should be ignored over the shouty ones. If that makes sense!!
He got into ward at 7.10, told nurses he needed water because he is dehydrated and when I last spoke to him at 9.15 he was still waiting.
I know nurses are busy but a basic such as water?
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