Help, please, to make patient comfortable
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tempga
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 Help, please, to make patient comfortable Hi, Folks -- The day after tomorrow I have agreed to accompany a young man who is having
every single remnant of whatever teeth he has removed, which sounds like
absolute hell, to me. The procedure is supposed to take 5-6 hours.
I'm not the best person to accompany him, because I'm not that comfortable
in medical environments, but apparently, there is no one else.
Can anyone suggest what I might be prepared to do or bring to make him as
comfortable as possible?
Thanks.
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| Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:43:36 GMT |
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tempga
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Help, please, to make patient comfortable Hi, Folks -- The day after tomorrow I have agreed to accompany a young man who is having
every single remnant of whatever teeth he has removed, which sounds like
absolute hell, to me. The procedure is supposed to take 5-6 hours.
I'm not the best person to accompany him, because I'm not that comfortable
in medical environments, but apparently, there is no one else.
Can anyone suggest what I might be prepared to do or bring to make him as
comfortable as possible?
Thanks.
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| Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:49:16 GMT |
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Steven Bornfel
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Help, please, to make patient comfortable Quote:
> Hi, Folks -- > The day after tomorrow I have agreed to accompany a young man who is having
> every single remnant of whatever teeth he has removed, which sounds like
> absolute hell, to me. The procedure is supposed to take 5-6 hours.
> I'm not the best person to accompany him, because I'm not that comfortable
> in medical environments, but apparently, there is no one else.
> Can anyone suggest what I might be prepared to do or bring to make him as
> comfortable as possible?
> Thanks.
If general anesthesia is involved, your availability to accompany your friend to and from surgery is a generous offer. The doctors really are responsible for the management of pain and anxiety at the procedure. You can also help by being careful to note all postop instructions, and seeing that they are followed? 5-6 hours??? What in the world are they doing that would take that long? Steve
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| Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:43:52 GMT |
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tempga
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Help, please, to make patient comfortable His mouth is a real mess. Every single tooth is decayed to the gumline. The cause was years of meth abuse. After he's home, I wanted to make sure there was a supply of things there
that he could comfortably eat or drink. (Would that be juices? ... Maybe
that Ensure product?)
Thanks again.
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>> Hi, Folks -- >> The day after tomorrow I have agreed to accompany a young man who is
>> having
>> every single remnant of whatever teeth he has removed, which sounds like
>> absolute hell, to me. The procedure is supposed to take 5-6 hours.
>> I'm not the best person to accompany him, because I'm not that
>> comfortable
>> in medical environments, but apparently, there is no one else.
>> Can anyone suggest what I might be prepared to do or bring to make him as
>> comfortable as possible?
>> Thanks.
> If general anesthesia is involved, your availability to accompany your
> friend to and from surgery is a generous offer. The doctors really are
> responsible for the management of pain and anxiety at the procedure. You
> can also help by being careful to note all postop instructions, and seeing
> that they are followed?
> 5-6 hours??? What in the world are they doing that would take that long?
> Steve
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| Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:59:06 GMT |
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Steven Bornfel
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Help, please, to make patient comfortable Quote:
> His mouth is a real mess. Every single tooth is decayed to the gumline. > The cause was years of meth abuse. > After he's home, I wanted to make sure there was a supply of things there
> that he could comfortably eat or drink. (Would that be juices? ... Maybe
> that Ensure product?)
> Thanks again.
Obviously soft stuff--protein drinks, yogurt. Are there plans for dentures to be made soon? Steve
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>>> Hi, Folks --
>>> The day after tomorrow I have agreed to accompany a young man who is
>>> having
>>> every single remnant of whatever teeth he has removed, which sounds like
>>> absolute hell, to me. The procedure is supposed to take 5-6 hours.
>>> I'm not the best person to accompany him, because I'm not that
>>> comfortable
>>> in medical environments, but apparently, there is no one else.
>>> Can anyone suggest what I might be prepared to do or bring to make him as
>>> comfortable as possible?
>>> Thanks.
>> If general anesthesia is involved, your availability to accompany your
>> friend to and from surgery is a generous offer. The doctors really are
>> responsible for the management of pain and anxiety at the procedure. You
>> can also help by being careful to note all postop instructions, and seeing
>> that they are followed?
>> 5-6 hours??? What in the world are they doing that would take that long?
>> Steve
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| Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:04:35 GMT |
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tempga
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Help, please, to make patient comfortable Yes. I believe the dentures will be made as soon as possible after the healing process.
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>> His mouth is a real mess. Every single tooth is decayed to the gumline. >> The cause was years of meth abuse. >> After he's home, I wanted to make sure there was a supply of things there
>> that he could comfortably eat or drink. (Would that be juices? ...
>> Maybe that Ensure product?)
>> Thanks again.
> Obviously soft stuff--protein drinks, yogurt. Are there plans for
> dentures to be made soon?
> Steve
>>>> Hi, Folks --
>>>> The day after tomorrow I have agreed to accompany a young man who is
>>>> having
>>>> every single remnant of whatever teeth he has removed, which sounds
>>>> like
>>>> absolute hell, to me. The procedure is supposed to take 5-6 hours.
>>>> I'm not the best person to accompany him, because I'm not that
>>>> comfortable
>>>> in medical environments, but apparently, there is no one else.
>>>> Can anyone suggest what I might be prepared to do or bring to make him
>>>> as
>>>> comfortable as possible?
>>>> Thanks.
>>> If general anesthesia is involved, your availability to accompany your
>>> friend to and from surgery is a generous offer. The doctors really are
>>> responsible for the management of pain and anxiety at the procedure. You
>>> can also help by being careful to note all postop instructions, and
>>> seeing that they are followed?
>>> 5-6 hours??? What in the world are they doing that would take that
>>> long?
>>> Steve
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| Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:44:09 GMT |
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Stormin Mormo
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Help, please, to make patient comfortable 1) Give him a choice, of riding both ways in your car, or you drive his car to get him home. He's not likely to want to be driving. 2) Bring a good book for you to read. Likely to be a lot of boring down time. 3) Eat a healthy breakfast, and take care of your own health. 4) Do lots of listening. If he wants to talk. 5) Tell him, once in awhile, how brave he is, and how much courage he has. I doubt the dentists will let you be in the room while he's
having the work done. Maybe? In any case, bring a good book to
read.
--
Christopher A. Young
You can't shout down a troll.
You have to starve them.
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Quote: > Hi, Folks -- > The day after tomorrow I have agreed to accompany a young man
who is having
> every single remnant of whatever teeth he has removed, which
sounds like
> absolute hell, to me. The procedure is supposed to take 5-6
hours.
> I'm not the best person to accompany him, because I'm not that
comfortable
> in medical environments, but apparently, there is no one else.
> Can anyone suggest what I might be prepared to do or bring to
make him as
> comfortable as possible?
> Thanks.
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| Sun, 05 Jul 2009 02:06:26 GMT |
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Stormin Mormo
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Help, please, to make patient comfortable Dr. Bornfeld is right -- also bring a pad and pen, write down all the after care (post op) instructions. He's not likely to rememer. Please call the dentist office, and ask them the same question.
Most of the time I've had dentistry, they have suggested that I
take the pain pills immediately after the work, so the pills have
a chance to get started before the novocaine wears off. Maybe
bring a bottle of water, so he can get the pills at the pharmacy,
and take em in the car on the way home.
Dr. Bornfeld can correct me on this, but I think it's illegal to
give someone else your own prescription meds. So, it's not legal
for you to bring a couple pills you had left over from your last
dentistry and give to him. Though, it would be a really nice
thing to do.
Please ask the dentist office before giving him any pills before
the procedure. Some pills affect the dentistry.
They will very likely send him home with a prescription for pain
pills, and another one for antibiotic. Please gently encourage
him to take the first one of each of these in the car right
outside the pharmacy. So he's got at least the first dose
started.
I am not a medical person, but I've had a bunch of dentistry
done. So, all this advice is from a dental patient. I always have
Slimfast, Boost, Ensure. Something like that in the car with me
when I go to the dentist. Those are slightly nutitious, and a lot
easier to eat than real food.
You are obviously a caring person, and he is very lucky to have
you as a friend.
--
Christopher A. Young
You can't shout down a troll.
You have to starve them.
.
Quote: > His mouth is a real mess. Every single tooth is decayed to the gumline. > The cause was years of meth abuse. > After he's home, I wanted to make sure there was a supply of
things there
> that he could comfortably eat or drink. (Would that be juices?
... Maybe
> that Ensure product?)
> Thanks again.
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| Sun, 05 Jul 2009 02:12:18 GMT |
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Mark & Steven Bornfel
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Help, please, to make patient comfortable Quote:
> Dr. Bornfeld is right -- also bring a pad and pen, write down all > the after care (post op) instructions. He's not likely to > rememer. > Please call the dentist office, and ask them the same question.
> Most of the time I've had dentistry, they have suggested that I
> take the pain pills immediately after the work, so the pills have
> a chance to get started before the novocaine wears off. Maybe
> bring a bottle of water, so he can get the pills at the pharmacy,
> and take em in the car on the way home.
> Dr. Bornfeld can correct me on this, but I think it's illegal to
> give someone else your own prescription meds. So, it's not legal
> for you to bring a couple pills you had left over from your last
> dentistry and give to him. Though, it would be a really nice
> thing to do.
It probably is illegal (technically it puts you in the position of prescribing medication without a license), but while probably unenforceable, it's bad practice. The surgeon has a right to know (and it's better for the patient) what medications the patient is taking. Yes, it's generally better to take pain medication before the local anesthetic wears off if significant pain is anticipated. Steve
Quote: > Please ask the dentist office before giving him any pills before
> the procedure. Some pills affect the dentistry.
> They will very likely send him home with a prescription for pain
> pills, and another one for antibiotic. Please gently encourage
> him to take the first one of each of these in the car right
> outside the pharmacy. So he's got at least the first dose
> started.
> I am not a medical person, but I've had a bunch of dentistry
> done. So, all this advice is from a dental patient. I always have
> Slimfast, Boost, Ensure. Something like that in the car with me
> when I go to the dentist. Those are slightly nutitious, and a lot
> easier to eat than real food.
> You are obviously a caring person, and he is very lucky to have
> you as a friend.
-- Mark & Steven Bornfeld DDS http://www.dentaltwins.com Brooklyn, NY 718-258-5001
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