Hospitalization is a treatment method which requires patient for stay for some time in the hospital. Unlike adults, generally pediatric patient possible need more preparation for hospitalization, including mental preparation.
Patients undergoing hospitalization based on referrals from doctors, emergency departments, or due to postoperative conditions. As a parent, it is advisable to give understanding that even though the inpatient room looks strange or scary, but he does not need to worry, because the hospitalization aims to help him return to health.
Ppreparation for children Before Running Inpatient
For children, being hospitalized can be a scary thing and make them want to be treated at home. Convince the child to entrust the care carried out by medical personnel at the hospital during hospitalization.
Here are some guidelines for preparing your little one to undergo a comfortable inpatient treatment:
- Provide all needshisIt is important to provide all the things children need during their stay in the hospital. There are several preparations as important needs during hospitalization for children, including insurance, a child's medical record book that includes records of immunization and treatment lists, comfortable clothes that are easy to put on and take off, jackets or warm clothes, footwear, toiletries, pillows. addition, a favorite blanket or doll that can make it more comfortable to rest.
- Explain the situation of the room where you stayIt is important to describe the hospital room that the child will occupy, especially if he or she needs to share the room with another child. Rooms that can be occupied alone are usually more expensive than those that are shared. Inform about the presence or absence of a TV, and whether he needs to share the bathroom with other patients. Most hospitals provide a place for patient companions to stay. Except in the isolation room or ICU, the companion may be separated from the patient.
- Introduce who will be involved in the treatmentNurses or nurses are often the first and most frequently met by children before and during hospitalization. The nurse will also ask about symptoms, medical history, take temperature, blood pressure, heart rate and give medicine. Inform the child that he himself can call the nurse via the button which is usually located on the side of the bed. Let them know that doctors and nurses will help them recover quickly from illness.
- Medical check-upInform the child that there is no need to be afraid if he wants to be examined by a doctor or nurse. Similarly, when asked to place the urine in a special container or if a blood sample is taken. Let them know that this is part of the examination to determine the cause of the disease. It could also be applied to other examinations according to symptoms, such as X-rays, CT scans and MRIs.
In addition, hospitalization does not infrequently make children unable to attend school or carry out activities as usual. If conditions allow, you can invite his friends to visit so he doesn't feel lonely and entertained.
On the other hand, keep in mind that the most important thing is that the child needs adequate rest to help the recovery process after hospitalization. Limit the number of visits per day so that your child has enough time to rest while recovering.
