Hi all. Spent allday in hospital yesterday. Susan very distressed and angry at me - she was not well. Cutting out the begining I called the emergency doctor who wrrived within 2 hours and a good examination he was concerned for kidney failure. Susan was admitted to MEW (medical emergency ward) unlike A&E you are taken straight to a ward and bed.
Susan has been reluctant to drink, and had not been to the toilet (no 1 or no 2)for 24 hours (possible hence lower tummy pain).
Anyway thorough check-up scan, x-rays, blood tests (the best blood the doctor had seen allday) we came home ok.
So some questions, if anyone can offer advice (and I know you will )
What are the signs of de-hydration ?
How can someone be encouraged to drink more ? (I have all her favourites)
How can we determine the severity of pain ? with someone who is confussed & frightened.
I did ok, after I calmed her down, and realised she did have cause for concern.
thank you everyone
cris
Susan has been reluctant to drink, and had not been to the toilet (no 1 or no 2)for 24 hours (possible hence lower tummy pain).
Anyway thorough check-up scan, x-rays, blood tests (the best blood the doctor had seen allday) we came home ok.
So some questions, if anyone can offer advice (and I know you will )
What are the signs of de-hydration ?
How can someone be encouraged to drink more ? (I have all her favourites)
How can we determine the severity of pain ? with someone who is confussed & frightened.
I did ok, after I calmed her down, and realised she did have cause for concern.
thank you everyone
cris