How 'nil by mouth' instructions impact on patient behavior

Article Abstract:

Preoperative fasting is a time-honored tradition that minimizes the risk of regurgitation and inhalation of gastric contents while under anesthetic. Despite of the clear instructions, a significant number of patients choose to fast for a longer than suggested period and it is recommended that to improve practice patients should be reassured that they can maintain their oral intake until being instructed to stop.

Health aspects, Behavior, Preoperative care, Patients

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Reducing admissions for urinary catheterisation

Article Abstract:

The importance of collaboration between the patients' GP, specialist nurse and requisite community support to facilitate the use of catheter clinics is presented. The support may help reduce hospital admissions for catheter change.

Usage, Hospitals, Physicians (General practice), General practitioners, Hospital admission and discharge, Urinary catheterization

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