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AT THE HOSPITAL
CHD brings with it many trips to the hospital or doctor for tests, procedures, surgery, or even the slightest sickness. Fear and worry come naturally to parents and especially when it comes to their children.- Keep a favorite toy or blanket with the child, it will make them more comfortable.
- Do inform the nurses about any particular routine or habit that your child might have.
- Do tell the nurses about any words which calm the child.
- If your child is a newborn, hold and touch him or her often to promote bonding.
- Help calm the child.
- Keep your child warm.
- Teach your child to lie down on sit with his/her knees to the chest as it helps in regulating oxygen level in the body.
- Oxygen is usually given (in the hospital) by placing a tube at the entrance of the nostril, it has to be regulated and the amount of oxygen needs to calculated.
AT
HOME
Oxygen
Therapy:
Your child may also require oxygen at home. It is given through a small tube that is connected to an oxygen cylinder or concentrator.
Giving
Medicine:
Keep a check on your child's medicines
as heart medicines are strong and can be dangerous if not given correctly.
If your child takes a blood thinning
medication, take care to avoid injury as blood thinners can cause serious
bleeding problems.
A home
nurse can help to keep track and schedule medicines, manage oxygen levels,
and keep the child comfortable.
Meals:
Children who have heart defects need a
lot of nutrients and a well-balanced diet.
Small portions with frequent meals in
2-3 hour intervals.
Learn to recognize your child’s signs of
hunger such as sucking on a fist, biting, etc.
Talking to a nutritionist to help in preparing balanced meals that can give your child the energy that he/she needs.
Preventing
infections:
- Children can have low self-esteem because of their scars from surgery and might not be growing as well as their peers. Keep their spirits high by encouraging them and keeping them active and occupied with other things.
- They may also feel alone and have trouble making friends and keeping them due to their on-and-off visits to the hospital.
- Teaching young adults about their heart defect and self-care skills that include medicines, exercise, and a heart-healthy lifestyle is very important.
Taking
care of yourself:
You can only take care of your child
if you are strong and healthy. CHD is a lifelong and possibly life-threatening illness. The first
step is to accept it, which you might have already crossed. Along with caring
for your child, you need to take good care of your own physical and emotional
health. It will help give you the energy that you need to care for your child.
You can also:
- Learn more about the heart defect.
- Ask questions.
- Join a support group.
- Talk to a counselor.
- Family counseling
Curodoc Healthcare
offers home healthcare services in Delhi-NCR with scheduled visits or live-in
caregivers who are qualified,
trained, and compassionate to help your loved one live a happier and healthier
life. To learn more about our comprehensive at-home services and contact us to arrange a complimentary consultation.
Curodoc also offers home COVID management package, post-COVID rehabilitation, post-COVID care, and essential medical equipment rentals such as oxygen cylinders, vitals monitoring system, home ICU setup, hospital bed, oxygen concentrators, wheelchair, etc at affordable rates.
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