Does anyone have any experience of a loved one recovering in hospital after surgery for a fractured hip?
My mum is 94 with advanced dementia. She has been a wanderer in the care home and this happened a week ago. The hospital want her to have oramorph prior to physio though they don't seem to be able to get this right!
My question really is, is oramorph a suitable pain relief for someone with advanced dementia? Are there any side effects I should be aware of? I don't have confidence that she is receiving very good treatment.
Unfortunately I don't live close by and I am reliant on my sister who has been very good and visited every day. It's impossible for someone to be with her all the time but she is totally confused with the situation. We are hoping to get her back to the care home soon.
My mum is 94 with advanced dementia. She has been a wanderer in the care home and this happened a week ago. The hospital want her to have oramorph prior to physio though they don't seem to be able to get this right!
My question really is, is oramorph a suitable pain relief for someone with advanced dementia? Are there any side effects I should be aware of? I don't have confidence that she is receiving very good treatment.
Unfortunately I don't live close by and I am reliant on my sister who has been very good and visited every day. It's impossible for someone to be with her all the time but she is totally confused with the situation. We are hoping to get her back to the care home soon.