Debridement
Layman's explanation
Remove all damaged or dead tissue from wound
Used in a sentence
During your operation tomorrow, the doctor will remove all damaged or dead tissue from the wound on your leg to help it to heal.
Becoming weaker and less fit due to lack of physical activity or prolonged bed rest
Mr Tan has become weaker and less fit due to extended lack of activity and would require rehabilitation therapy to regain his functions.
A condition where a blood clot forms in a deep vein, typically in the legs, potentially causing serious complications if the clot travels to the lungs
Our assessment showed you have a blood clot in the deep veins in your leg, it is a serious condition, and you will need to be started on medications.
Deterioration of tissues, causing loss of functions
Due to his illness, the patient has deterioration of tissues which caused loss of functions.
Passed away
We are sorry to hear that the patient has passed away.
Getting approval from a dentist that your oral health is suitable for certain medical procedures or treatments
We need the dentists to have a thorough check on your oral health before we start this medication to treat your osteoporosis.
Worsen
Tom's condition has worsened.
Heart becomes enlarged
When the heart becomes enlarged, it cannot pump blood effectively.
List of things to do and note after you leave the hospital so as to help you recover fully
I would like to discuss with you the list of things you can do and note after you leave the hospital so as to help you recover fully.
Popped out of its joint
We believe your shoulder could have popped out of its joint.
In the event of a medical emergency, healthcare providers are instructed not to perform life-saving measures like CPR on the individual
In view of the patient’s condition, the family has agreed with the team’s recommendation not to carry out CPR for the patient in the event of his heart stop or if he stops breathing.
Change to subsidised/non-private paying which is cheaper
I understand you have difficulty paying hospital bills under the private paying ward. Would you like to change to a subsidised ward which is cheaper?
Drink liquids
Please drink more liquids, such as water, soups or juices to ensure your body has enough water so that you can recover quickly.
Slurred speech
The speech therapist will help your father with his slurred speech.
Swallowing difficulties
The speech therapist will help your father with his swallowing difficulties.
A voice disorder
The patient’s illness may have affected his normal voice.
Short of breath or have difficulty breathing
If you feel short of breath or have difficulty breathing, please see a doctor immediately.
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