DID YOU CATCH THAT IN THE HOSPITAL
The University of Michigan has been busy checking up on just one phase of the growing numbers of infections and injuries due to error and negligent work in hospitals. They have done a test on the use of catheters the findings are outrageous. One in four people are given a catheter. Some after surgery need them but most of these do not. The tubes are giving the patients infections by the thousands and thousands. Those who do need them more than 50% are left in too long. Sponges in many instances... Sign in to see full entry.