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Older people (and they often consider somebody over 50!) as elderly, will struggle a LOT with throwing off the after effects of anesthesiology.
My DIL IS an anesthesiologist who has never even had nitrous oxide!! And she maintains that what I am saying couldn't possibly be true.
Bless her heart: Here is her ENTIRE interaction with her patients; "Hi, I'm Dr. E and I am going to be taking care of you today. Any issues we need to discuss? Allergies not noted on your charts? Loose crowns or bridges? OK, well, then I will see you in the OR in a few minutes". And then in the OR she says "Tip your head back for me a little--Ok that's great--now count backwards from 100...."
And she NEVER Sees them post op. At least not that they'd remember, she's off to another case.
She's great at what she does and has never lost a patient, which is premium for Anes, docs, but ONE OF THE MAIN REASONS she went into Anesthesiology was that she'd be DONE at the end of the day and patients don't call you at home.
I'm going add that she saves all her mending for me when I go to visit because she CANNOT sew. Starts a painless IV, though.
I know that EVERY single time I have had general anes. I take longer and longer to come back to myself. You're going to find a lot of people saying that.
They say a month for every hour you were 'under' and that means 'deeply under'...there's a lot of in between time. They try to keep you deeply sedated as short a period of time as possible.
Also, what is DH on for pain? Some pain meds will make you nuts. I'd have a call in to the doc, if DH is home, if he's in rehab, bring it up with the medical staff there.
Hi marysmmn, do you think the anesthetic used during his surgery was part of the problem? (Surely his Dr cud help you answer that). If he's still on pain meds, it's also possible that's causing the confusion. Also, the older a person is, the more likely cognitive side effects can be permanent. (You didn't give his age). I hope hubby can do the vigorous rehab work ahead of him, so his hip heals properly.
You say in your profile you are looking into Independent Living for the two of you. You may need to find a place that offers varying levels of care.
He may be suffering from hospital delirium as well as the impact of anesthesia on a senior. If he is still in the hospital will be be sent for rehab? If yes, talk with the Social Worker about whether or not you can manage him coming home. Get some real answers regarding his prognosis.
Is he able to take direction and do his exercises?
If you cannot manage him at home, then you need to arrange for him to go into a care facility. Hopefully you can find one that will allow you to move in as well or at least live nearby.
You have a lot ot deal with at the moment and must be feeling overwhelmed.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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How old is he?
Older people (and they often consider somebody over 50!) as elderly, will struggle a LOT with throwing off the after effects of anesthesiology.
My DIL IS an anesthesiologist who has never even had nitrous oxide!! And she maintains that what I am saying couldn't possibly be true.
Bless her heart: Here is her ENTIRE interaction with her patients; "Hi, I'm Dr. E and I am going to be taking care of you today. Any issues we need to discuss? Allergies not noted on your charts? Loose crowns or bridges? OK, well, then I will see you in the OR in a few minutes". And then in the OR she says "Tip your head back for me a little--Ok that's great--now count backwards from 100...."
And she NEVER Sees them post op. At least not that they'd remember, she's off to another case.
She's great at what she does and has never lost a patient, which is premium for Anes, docs, but ONE OF THE MAIN REASONS she went into Anesthesiology was that she'd be DONE at the end of the day and patients don't call you at home.
I'm going add that she saves all her mending for me when I go to visit because she CANNOT sew. Starts a painless IV, though.
I know that EVERY single time I have had general anes. I take longer and longer to come back to myself. You're going to find a lot of people saying that.
They say a month for every hour you were 'under' and that means 'deeply under'...there's a lot of in between time. They try to keep you deeply sedated as short a period of time as possible.
Also, what is DH on for pain? Some pain meds will make you nuts. I'd have a call in to the doc, if DH is home, if he's in rehab, bring it up with the medical staff there.
He may be suffering from hospital delirium as well as the impact of anesthesia on a senior. If he is still in the hospital will be be sent for rehab? If yes, talk with the Social Worker about whether or not you can manage him coming home. Get some real answers regarding his prognosis.
Is he able to take direction and do his exercises?
If you cannot manage him at home, then you need to arrange for him to go into a care facility. Hopefully you can find one that will allow you to move in as well or at least live nearby.
You have a lot ot deal with at the moment and must be feeling overwhelmed.