#c.diff

[sarcasticbabywhispererjess]

I guess it’s better than getting c.diff... though that would be a way to lose an easy 20-30lbs.

[getnursed]

nursing horoscopes I

Capricorn: You will regret signing up for that extra shift.  

Aquarius: Prepare for diuresis without a catheter.  

Pisces: It’s no coincidence that you’re in an isolation room every time the phone rings.

Aries: One of the perks of being loud is that you don’t have to adjust your voice when a patient is hard-of-hearing.

Taurus: All your patients will be constipated, except for the one who has C. diff.  

Gemini: Why give just 1 mg of Versed when you could give 2?  

Cancer: It is not you who are late, but rather the shift that is early.

Leo: It’s probably too late to give up and become an astronaut.

Virgo: There will be a cyst. Resist the urge to express it.

Libra: When your patient elopes, remember it’s them, not you.

Scorpio: Someone knows about your secret stash of linens.

Sagittarius: You will return home feeling like you are covered in feces.  You will be right.

[depomera]

✨Ulcerative coltis/C.Diff meal✨

For 1 c rice, I used about 2 c chicken bone broth with 1 1/2 tbsp ghee. Don't forget the bay leaf. When the rice is done, I added salt, 2 tbsp lime juice and 1 c chopped cilantro and then topped with umeboshi. You can get umeboshi at asian store but check the ingredients for your triggers. My mom made this batch using apricots 💕

It's low fodmap and the umeboshi is fermented. Flare ups suck and you know how to take care of yourself better than anyone. Hope this recipe helps or gives an idea/suggestion to those who could use it.

[colitisphilitis]

Tomorrow I'll know whether I got C.Diff or not. I hate antibiotics. But I need them. My triple immunosuppressive medication is thrown down my throat or put through my veins. I've had this germ once before and it mimics my ulcerative colitis symptoms like a champ but still feels different. I can tell. I feel diseased. I don't want this to be a self-fulfilling prophecy. Would that even be possible? My gastroenterologist didn't even suggest testing my stool for those toxins even though I expressed my fear many many many many times. I went behind her back to get it done through my gp. Fuck her if it turns out to be true. I can't think about what it would mean for the progress I have made so far. I don't want to take steps back. I don't want to be stuck in one place. I don't want to be forced to wait. I can't take steps back. I can't be stuck in one place. I can't be forced to wait. I've had enough.

[newsierising]

Sugary Western Diets Fuel Newly Evolving Superbug

And it's becoming increasingly resistant to disinfectants.

[didanawisgi]

From ward to washer: The survival of Clostridium difficile spores on hospital bed sheets through a commercial UK NHS healthcare laundry process - Joanna Tarrant, Richard O. Jenkins, Katie T. Laird

Abstract

Objective

To quantify the survival of Clostridium difficile spores on hospital bed sheets through the United Kingdom National Health System (UK NHS) healthcare laundry process (Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 01-04) in vitro and on bed sheets from patients with C. difficile through the commercial laundry.

Methods

Clostridium difficile spores were inoculated onto cotton sheets and laundered through a simulated washer extractor cycle using an industrial bleach detergent with sodium hypochlorite 15% and peracetic acid sour 14% (acetic acid and hydrogen peroxide; pH, 2–4). Spore survival on hospital sheets naturally contaminated with C. difficile was also assessed using a washer extractor plus drying and finishing cycles at a commercial laundry.

Patients

Naturally contaminated C. difficile bed sheets were taken from beds of patients that had previously been diagnosed with C. difficile infection (CDI) and had received care on an isolated C. difficile ward.

Results

The simulated washer extractor cycle, with an industrial detergent, demonstrated survival of 2 strains of C. difficileNCTC 11209 (0–4 colony-forming units [cfu] per 25 cm2) and ribotype 001/072 (0–9 cfu per 25 cm2). Before laundering, naturally contaminated bed sheets had an average spore load of 51 cfu per 25 cm2, and after washing, drying, and finishing, the spore load was 33 cfu per 25 cm2. Before and after washing, the C. difficile strain was identified as ribotype 001/072. Both the simulated and in-situ laundering processes failed the microbiological standards of no pathogenic bacteria remaining.

Conclusions

Clostridium difficile spores are able to survive laundering through a commercial washer extractor and may be contributing to sporadic outbreaks of CDI. Further research to establish exposure of laundry workers, patients, and the hospital environment to C. difficile spores from bed sheets is needed.

[newsierising]

Dangerous Infection Tied To Hospitals Now Becoming Common Outside Them

Infections with Clostridium difficile can be difficult to treat and life-threatening. Once a problem seen mainly in health care facilities, the infections are now occurring often in the community.

[the-eldritch-angel]

C.Diff tips

So last night I went through the c.diff tag to see if there was anything positive to help me deal with this sickness that Im going through aaaaaand it just made me more depressed about my condition. So here is some tips that Ive compiled to help others deal with Satan in bacteria form. Theyre mostly tips on preventing the spread though, but somethings better than nothing right? Ill put it under readmore, so apologies for those on mobile: Edit: had to remove some punctuation marks because of tumblr butchering it a bit

1. Use as disposable rubber glove when going to the bathroom This sounds a little extreme or paranoid, but this is a good tactic to help prevent re-infecting yourself. 2. Wipe with either baby wipes or wet toilet paper, not just dry tp Bacteria on a desk top wont go away if you wipe it with dry paper towels, why would your butt be any different? If you’re REALLY paranoid like me, you can use a tab of antibacterial soap when using wet tp but for the love of god dont use scented dish soap even if nothing else is available. (Learn from my mistakes folks) 3. Some stores sell disinfectant for your laundry, look for some at your local grocery store. My local Kroger sells some, so if you live near a Kroger chain try there. 4. Get a lidded trashcan that opens with a tab on the bottom. Not only helpful for naughty animals who like to go through the garbage, but it also helps prevent the spread of germs! 5. Flush with the toilet seat down. Less germs flying into the air. 6. Heating pads are a fucking godsend. Keep one in arms reach frequently. 7. If you’re in the stage where you cant eat anything try something you haven’t had in awhile, or trust any weird cravings you’re getting. When I was in this stage I hadnt been able to eat anything substantial in four straight days and I suddenly had a craving for cheese out of nowhere. Guess what I lived on for the next week? 9. If you’re having trouble drinking fluids, get a bottle with a pop-top or something that allows little drips of liquid through, like those juices that have the twist-off tops. You can sit and let the liquid slowly drip through your mouth and this is less likely to make you feel sick. A few drops of liquid are better than nothing. Dehydration is a serious issue, do whatever you can to prevent yourself from becoming dehydrated.  This is all I can think of for the moment, though it isn’t much I hope this helps anyone dealing with c.diff. You deserve more help than all these damn nurse memes and depressing news articles. C.Diff sucks but you arent alone, other people have gone through with it and are going through it just like you. Itll be okay.