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Essentials for Post-Sepsis Recovery
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items Are you a sepsis survivor? Anyone recovering from a critical illness needs to have these items on hand!
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When you're fresh from the hospital, have these items on hand to help you recuperate. Happy Healing!
I love these masks! They have a great nose seal, so if you wear glasses, they won't fog up. Every time I fly, I wear these for 6 hours or more with no difficulty. Now that you're a sepsis survivor, you need to be more mindful of respiratory diseases ...
CAN99™ 9500 - Surgical Respirator NIOSH N95 | Vitacore USA
The problem with being a sepsis survivor is you never really feel safe in your body. You worry about every sniffle and pain. I found I could calm my anxiety by getting hospital stats at HOME!
Pulse oximetry
There's no guessing if your blood pressure is high or low because this machine is color-coded. Remember that with sepsis, your blood pressure can be higher and/or lower than normal. Trust your instincts!
Blood Pressure Monitors
Know your temperature! Again temperature is very individualized. I am dying if my temperature reaches 37.6C, but 38 C is the standard for fever. Also with sepsis, your temp could be abnormally low.
Infrared Thermometer
This was my meal of choice for MANY years! A critical illness will disturb your appetite for a long time. Clearly, I'm a chocoholic, but this Boost has 27g of protein. When you're unable to eat solid foods, this is important to keep your muscles from...
BOOST® High Protein Nutritional Drink
I've been using this daily for 13 years. Due to all the abdominal trauma, I've developed gastroparesis, which means my bowels don't move. Restorolax is my MUST HAVE!
RestoraLAX
I am perpetually thirsty, but one time In Hawaii I drank too much water and experienced a seizure. My Doctor has had me on electrolytes ever since. You can choose your favorite in this pack but mine is Arctic Grape!
Mio Electrolytes
This product is a game changer, especially if you've been ventilated, are prone to thrush, or have dry mouth. You gotta try this!
Biotène Dry Mouth products
These ease my stomach and upper right flank pains. I can go about my day more comfortably without dropping a hot water bottle. Ladies, these are AWESOME for menstrual cramps!
ThermaCare
I've had a migraine every day for over 6 years! Sepsis is known to cause neurological issues too. I could not survive without this roll-on. I roll it on my forehead, temples, and the back of my neck. If you're a clutz like me, just be careful not to ...
Cryoderm
You may have malabsorption issues post-sepsis. Ensure your body gets its nutritional needs.
Jamieson Complete Multivitamin Max Strength
I lost my hair and nails due to sepsis. This will help them grow back.
Enhanced Collagen Original - Organika
Chances are you'll be on a lot of medications. Save time & organize your daily medications.
Shintop Weekly Pill Organizer 2x Daily