How to prepare for surgery

Did you know :  Most people are born with two kidneys. If one of the kidneys dies you don't remove the old kidney but instead add a new kidney. It is the surgeon's choice of whether or not to put the new kidney to the left side or the right side of the patient Surgery Video: Dr. Simpson began by marking the lower left side of the patient's abdomen, so they didn't have to cut through the abdominal muscles. This particular patient is having his second kidney transplant. This means that the patient has 3 or 4 kidneys in his body.  During a kidney transplant, the new kidney is put in ice to keep it cool so that the organ does not die. When the time comes to add the kidney to the patient, the surgeon is running against the clock so the organ does not die before it is put in. Dr. Simpson's aim was to complete the surgery in less than 30 minutes. Dr. Simpson then put the kidney into a “sock” so that the kidney can be installed correctly.  In order to install the kidney Dr....

  Memory Foam Pillows : We used memory foam pillows of ALL shapes and sizes, purchased on Amazon for approximately $12-80. They were extremely helpful and helped to get the patient in the most comfortable position. Here are a few pillow recommendations. Leg Wedge Pillow Neck Roll Pillow Triangle Wedge Bolster Pillow Half Moon Pillow Knee Pillow/Wedge Contour Location : You will want to place the patient in an area near a bathroom, (if you are using a moveable toilet skip this step). It would be the best if those midnight bathroom runs can be close.  Entertainment, TV : We situate the patient next to a TV, with the medication they are taking close by. The patient will be loopy so it may be difficult for them to do basic things so watching a tv helps a lot. Entertainment, Reading : Read to the patient! I cannot stress this enough! Reading to the patent is so important, not only will you be able to spend time with them and watch how they are recovering, but reading to them helps ...