31 Aug Recumbent patients
Tips for materials required for submission:
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Detailed description of methods used for care of recumbent patients in hospital.
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You need to discuss all of the points in the criteria. However, you are not limited to these points. Examples of additional points are urination/ defecation, exercise, feeding, bedding, etc.
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You need to think of all of the body systems that are effected by recumbency and discuss how they are monitored in hospital and at home.
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You should discuss the care for short term (sedated/ anesthetized) and long term (paralyzed).
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Detailed description of requirements and methods used in caring for recumbent patients at home.
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This should be somewhat different than the above description. You need to discuss the information you would provide to an owner on how to care for their recumbent pet.
- Explain decubital ulcer prevention and care.
