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Jackie Stafford
Hospitalist
Dr. Jackie Stafford is a hospitalist practicing in tulsa, OK. Dr. Stafford specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Stafford manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Stafford works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
Jackie Stafford
- Tulsa, OK
- Accepting new patients
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What care should we take when treating a patient suffering from pneumonia?
It's very important to wash your hands with soap and water before going to the hospital use a hand sanitizer when you enter the room and use a hand sanitizer when you leave the READ MORE
It's very important to wash your hands with soap and water before going to the hospital use a hand sanitizer when you enter the room and use a hand sanitizer when you leave the room. If you have a cough or fever or have been exposed to the flu or other respiratory illnesses, ask for a mask from the nurses and wear it when you're in the patient's room. If you have fever, flu-like symptoms or other respiratory illness, you should not visit. If you are on steroids, are taking chemotherapy, or have compromise to your immune system, you should not visit. Children and infants should not visit.
How can I ensure that the food pipe is clean?
Those tubings are delivered in a sterile package and are hung new at designated intervals. Most facilities change that to being every 3 days, however, it may be individualized READ MORE
Those tubings are delivered in a sterile package and are hung new at designated intervals. Most facilities change that to being every 3 days, however, it may be individualized for your particular facility. It is okay to ask to have the tubing changed if it hasn't been and it is okay to ask how often the tubing gets changed.
How is diarrhea treated in the hospital?
Generally the first procedure would be to test the stool to determine if there's a particular bacteria or virus that is causing the diarrhea. Then it can be treated according to READ MORE
Generally the first procedure would be to test the stool to determine if there's a particular bacteria or virus that is causing the diarrhea. Then it can be treated according to what they find out. There should also be IV hydration depending on how dehydrated he is. It may or may not require antibiotics. Hydration may be the only appropriate treatment for some types of diarrhea however other types will need antifungal or antibiotic treatments as well.
What could have been the cause of my father's heart attack in the hospital?
There's no way to know for sure but the risk of a second heart attack is pretty significant under most circumstances. A heart attack occurs when blood flow to an area of the heart READ MORE
There's no way to know for sure but the risk of a second heart attack is pretty significant under most circumstances. A heart attack occurs when blood flow to an area of the heart muscle is obstructed which can happen because of a clot or a plaque within the inside of the vessel. Your father is Dr and providers would be a good resource for you to ask how his risks are being managed and reduced as much as possible
When should my son start his physiotherapy?
His physiotherapy should begin right away. As soon as he is able to tolerate staying awake and being up for any length of time.
Are all hospitalists internists?
No. Any physician that cares for patients in the hospital is considered a hospital list. That person may be a Internal Medicine physician and ICU acute care provider or Family READ MORE
No. Any physician that cares for patients in the hospital is considered a hospital list. That person may be a Internal Medicine physician and ICU acute care provider or Family Practice. They're also nurse practitioners that are hospitalist such as myself.
Will I be given antidepressants in the hospital?
Generally speaking you would be able to resume your antidepressants after surgery. It would be important to speak with your physician about this let them know how important it READ MORE
Generally speaking you would be able to resume your antidepressants after surgery. It would be important to speak with your physician about this let them know how important it is to you and ask questions.
Can catheters cause UTI's?
It could be. But there are other reasons why he might have that sensation as well one of which would be bladder spasms. It's important that the area around the penis where the READ MORE
It could be. But there are other reasons why he might have that sensation as well one of which would be bladder spasms. It's important that the area around the penis where the catheter is inserted be cleaned regularly with soap and water. This could help prevent any type of infection.
