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HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS descarga - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Some people are placed on restricted diets. For example, kidney failure patients
        are given low sodium, low potassium, and low protein diets.
        
        diabetic patients are
        given special low sugar diets.
        
        diabetic patients are
        given special low sugar diets.
        
        At any time you may be restricted from eating at all, for instance before a test,
        surgery, or treatment.
        
        There may be restrictions on children, so check prior to bringing them.
        
        There may be restrictions on children, so check prior to bringing them.
        
        People in the hospital are susceptible to contracting infections.
      - ALOJAMIENTO FAMILIAR:
        
        Hospitals may allow family members to stay overnight in a person's
        room.
        
        This is usually allowed for parents of admitted children.
- - - - El paciente
        luego se registra en la oficina de admisiones y no va al departamento de emergencias.
    - - This admission often takes place through the
        emergency department.
        
        In this case, you are admitted for diagnostic testing.
        
        Unless something shows up positive, you will be discharged within 24-48 hours.
  - - - Your doctor may arrange an ambulance to take you to the hospital or may request
        that you go to the hospital yourself.
        
        In cases of direct admission, ask your doctor which hospital to go to.
        
        Your doctor may reserve a bed and want you to go directly to the floor (or admitting office).
      - TRANSFER:
        
        You can request a transfer at any time but be aware it will take some time to find
        an accepting doctor and/or hospital bed.
        
        Your doctor does not practice at the hospital you initially went to.
        
        You are stable and your insurance will not cover further care at the hospital you
        were originally admitted to.
        
        Yuo require specialized care not rendered by the hospital where you are currently.
        
        Transfers usually require an ambulance with trained personnel to transport the
        patient.
  - - - Shortness of breath
        
        Palpitations (rapid heartbeat)
        
        Weakness or dizziness
        
        Heavy bleeding
        o Confusion or loss of consciousness
        
        Trauma, unless minor
        
        Moderate to severe pain
        
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- - - - • Surgery floor: A general floor for people who need surgery
        
        • Telemetry or step-down unit: For people who need close nursing support or
        cardiac monitoring but not intensive care
        
        • Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU): For newborns
        
        • Pediatric intensive care unit (PICU): For children
        
        • Surgical intensive care unit: For people who have had surgery
        
        • Cardiac care unit (CCU): Like the ICU, but reserved for people with heart problems