Fall precaution
Layman's explanation
Preventive measures taken to reduce accidental falls
Used in a sentence
We have measures in place to reduce the risk of falls in the hospital such as labelling high fall risk, setting the bed at the lowest level, and advising patients to call for assistance.
Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
A procedure conducted by a Speech Therapist that involves passing a scope through the nose to view the throat to assess swallowing function while a patient is eating/drinking
We need to examine the patient’s swallowing function while he is eating and drinking, we will be inserting a scope through the nose to view the throat.
Findings
Results
Your scan results show that your condition is improving.
Flaccid
Complete lack of voluntary movement and resistance due to nerve injury
The patient is unable to move his limbs due to nerve injury, physiotherapy is essential to teach patient / carers to move the muscles to maintain the range of motion.
Flexion (related to joint movement)
Movement that reduces the angle of the joint
The action that bends the joint.
Fluid overload
Too much fluid in the body
Our assessment showed that you have too much fluid retained in the body, which may lead to serious health problems if left untreated.
Fluid restriction
Limit the amount of fluid intake
We will impose a limit on your fluid intake to prevent worsening of the water retention.
Fluid retention
Water building up inside the body
Your swollen foot is caused by the water building up inside your body.
Foreign body
Object that may have accidentally gone into the body
This X-ray is to look for any objects that may have accidentally gone into the body during your accident.
Fracture
Broken bone
The X-ray shows that Tom has a broken bone at his shin.
Frailty
Decline in health reserve and function, leading to poor outcomes like illnesses, falls, hospitalization and death
Due to aging and multiple medical conditions, Mdm Tan is gradually losing her health reserve and function, causing her to be frail and susceptible to poor outcomes like falls and prolonged hospitalization.
Full / Regular Diet
Eat normal food
You can start eating normal food once you have no problems drinking and eating porridge according to your doctor's instruction.
Full Blood Count on Arrival (FBC OA)
Be at the clinic two hours before your appointment time to take a blood test to measure your blood count
At your next appointment date, you will need to be at the clinic two hours before your appointment time to take a blood test to measure your blood count.
Full Feed
Liquid diet including milk supplements and creamy soups/milo (different from clear feeds)
Once Ali is able to take in clear feeds such as water and juices without pulp, he may start to take drinks that he likes, such as milk and milo.
Full weight-bearing (FWB)
Allowed to take steps with the affected leg with full body weight
Mrs Tan would like to find out if Mr Tan is allowed to take steps with the affected leg with his full body weight.
Functional activity
Everyday activity
The occupational therapist will teach you exercises that can help you get back to doing your everyday activities, such as writing or eating.
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