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  1. Latex allergies - for hospital patients 
    Common hospital items that may contain latex include: Surgical and exam gloves Catheters and other tubing Sticky tape or ... wraps Wheelchair tires and cushions Medicine vials Other hospital items may also contain latex.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000499.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Medicine safety during your hospital stay 
    ... right dose, at the right times. During your hospital stay, your health care team needs to follow ... When you're in the hospital, work with your health care team to ensure that you get the right medicines the right way.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000501.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Health Facilities (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... are places that provide health care. They include hospitals, clinics, outpatient care centers, and specialized care centers, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/healthfacilities.html - Health Topics
  4. Help prevent hospital errors 
    A hospital error is when there is a mistake in your medical care. Errors can be made in your: ... Surgery Diagnosis Equipment Lab and other test reports Hospital errors are a leading cause of death. Doctors, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000618.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Norovirus - hospital 
    ... infected with norovirus if you're in the hospital. ... fluids ( dehydration ). Anyone can become infected with norovirus. Hospital patients who are very old, very young, or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000475.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Vancomycin-resistant enterococci - hospital 
    ... fight the bacteria. Most VRE infections occur in hospitals. ... more common in people who: Are in the hospital and they are taking antibiotics for a long ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000476.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. After a fall in the hospital 
    Falls can be a serious problem in the hospital. Factors that increase the risk of falls include: ... Being in new surroundings A history of falls Hospital staff often do not see patients fall. But ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000441.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. After a C-section - in the hospital 
    Most women will remain in the hospital for 2 to 3 days after a cesarean birth ( C-section ). Take advantage of the time to bond with your new baby, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000620.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Central line infections - hospitals 
    ... and increase how long you are in the hospital. Your central line needs special care to prevent ... The hospital staff will use aseptic technique when a central line is put in your chest or arm. Aseptic ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000474.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Wearing gloves in the hospital 
    ... germs and your hands. Wearing gloves in the hospital helps prevent the spread of germs.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000452.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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