tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-552096949367672941.post7743163211804515814..comments2023-09-12T22:38:23.094-05:00Comments on FINDING LANA: # 136 - C. diff Danger - Protect YourselfLanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14422413007128219320noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-552096949367672941.post-10662324254113049252012-12-22T09:15:01.709-06:002012-12-22T09:15:01.709-06:00Lana,
This is no longer just a hospital problem....Lana, <br /><br />This is no longer just a hospital problem. A 10 year old relative recently was hospitalized with C-diff. She was not immune suppressed, recently hospitalized, no recent visit to a relative in a nursing home, on antibiotics, no known causes. <br /><br />According to CDC, C-diff is becoming more common for "NO KNOWN CAUSE". This is especially scary for me too, as I too have Addison's. <br /><br />I just wanted to point that out that it's caused by more than a trip to the hospital.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06345422244667326511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-552096949367672941.post-33035233883403042032012-10-08T19:19:40.325-05:002012-10-08T19:19:40.325-05:00Mo, thank you so much for giving your input. I did...Mo, thank you so much for giving your input. I didn't even know about C. diff until recently, but I am very grateful for the broadened knowledge I've gained from people passionate about bringing awareness and change into the medical system. <br /><br />I find it so amazing that we live in an age where we are supposed to better understand germs, etc., but the indifference toward these things is still so unbelievable. I would rather be in a hospital that confronts the issue instead of trying to ignore it, as if they don't have a problem with it. It's good that you had a doctor who was willing to be horrified by you being put into a shared hospital room...I don't think some people ever get it...no matter how much education they receive because they still can't imagine it, until it hits home. I'd rather it hit home through distant knowledge and awareness than by someone in the hospital bringing in the bacteria with a smile of ignorance. I also feel very terrible for the medical staff who does not have the support of upper administration to make the necessary changes to help cut down on these kinds of bacteria. <br /><br />Old fashioned bleach still seems to be the all-time winner and that's why I am a bleach-aholic!<br /><br />Mo, thank you for sharing. I love the bravery of those who are willing to share, it benefits the rest of us immensely!<br /><br />Lanawww.FindingLana.blogspot.comhttp://www.findinglana.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-552096949367672941.post-45936175025353237422012-10-07T23:55:47.511-05:002012-10-07T23:55:47.511-05:00Lana, I read the article in USA Today, the video o...Lana, I read the article in USA Today, the video of the young girl was quite touching. I have been tested for C. diff many times while in the hospital. When I first was diagnosed I was in and out of the hospital many times. Lots of digestive problems which led to lots of "bathroom time" and the inevitable testing whenever I showed up in the ER or was admitted. I was once admitted and "deposited" in a very old part of the hospital with shared bathrooms, my surgeon was horrified and had me moved the next day. But, I know that my hospital does check for this horrible bacteria often, at least in my case. It was interesting to see that any visitors needed to wear a gown, gloves and a mask until C diff was ruled out. Nurse used disposable stethoscopes and old fashioned thermometers the whole time too. I would hope that anyone admitted to the hospital for any reason be aware of this deadly bacteria and stay aware of your surroundings. Asking medical care workers to wash their hands or wear gloves might be embarrassing....but it could save your life. Thanks for a great post.<br />mo Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02073809775849706864noreply@blogger.com