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Do all patients admitted to HDU come from the ICU?
No. In addition to the ICU, doctors admit patients to the HDU immediately after surgery for intense nurse observation and monitoring.
What is meant by the step-up approach?
When the level of monitoring and care increases due to risk and complications, the patients are shifted back from HDU to ICU or from the general ward to HDU. This is called a step-up approach.
Why are neurology HDUs called step-down areas?
HDUs are also called step-down areas as the level of care needed by the patients in HDUs is lesser than that needed in an ICU.
What is meant by nosocomial infection?
Sometimes, patients acquire infections in the hospital after being admitted and treated for other illnesses. These are called nosocomial infections.
How much will I be at risk of getting an infection in HDU?
In HDUs, standard operating procedures are strictly followed to prevent hospital-induced infections. So, your risk of getting an infection in an HDU is reduced.
Should I think my recovery is good if I am transferred from ICU to a neurological HDU?
After you have recovered from a critical condition in the ICU, if doctors shift you to an HDU, it means that you still need intense observation and monitoring. However, it also means that you are on your road to recovery and you should be better soon with some extra care and observation.
Will I get good nursing care in a neurological HDU?
Yes. The nurse-to-patient ratio is higher in HDUs than in general wards. You will be looked after round the clock.
Why are patients shifted to high-dependency units from the ICU?
Although you may not need critical care, you still need to be kept under observation for 24-48 hours. Hence patients are shifted to high-dependency units from the ICU.
What foods help during nerve treatment?
Foods that have antioxidant properties help in improving nerve treatment. These foods are: Red grapes Oranges Berries Peaches Cherries Grapes Blueberries
Can exercise help nerve function?
Exercise helps muscle function and increases blood flow in the body, which in turn improves nerve function.