Date: November 15th 2007

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Wednesday November 14, 2007
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In This Issue:

Feature Article - Preparing for and Recovering from Surgery.

Feature Recipe - Low Fat Baja Shrimp Salad.

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Featured Article
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Preparing for and Recovering from Surgery
Steps Everyone Should Take to Ensure the Safest Surgery
Possible

(ARA) - It's likely that everyone will have some type of
surgical procedure at some point in their life. As
intimidating as it might be, there are some steps you can
take to help ensure a successful procedure and recovery.

"Patients need to be proactive about surgery," says Alecia
Cooper, RN, CNOR and vice president of clinical services at
Medline Industries, Inc. "You can't just assume the doctors
do it all. People should never be embarrassed to ask
questions before and after their surgery."

Steps for a Successful Surgery

Research your surgeon before you schedule your surgery.
Consider any recommendations and choose a doctor who
specializes in your particular procedure. Inquire about
their infection rate. There are Web sites such as
healthgrades.com where you can learn more about particular
hospitals, doctors and nursing homes.

Follow the doctor's recommendations prior to surgery.
Generally, if you smoke, you should quit several weeks
prior. Quitting smoking will help your lungs be in better
shape for the procedure. Most doctors will request you
arrive for surgery with an empty stomach, asking you not to
eat eight hours prior to the procedure.

Meet with your doctor prior to surgery and always ask
questions. Doctors should be able to answer any questions
you might have about surgical preparation, the actual
procedure and your recovery. Don't ever be afraid to ask a
question, no matter how small or embarrassing it might be.

On the day of the surgery, wear loose-fitting clothing.
The length of stay in the hospital will dictate what
clothes you will need, but generally pack for comfort and
make sure your clothes are loose enough to accommodate any
bandages.

Ask the hospital staff to clean their hands. This might
seem like common practice, but it is one of the most
influential things staff can do to prevent infection in
your body. It's okay to politely ask if they will wash
their hands in front of you so you can see that it has been
done.

Sterillium Rub manufactured by BODE-Chemie and distributed
by Medline, is a surgical hand scrub used in the operating
room. It has a unique formulation containing a single
active ingredient (80 percent ethyl alcohol), which
effectively kills bacteria while protecting and
moisturizing skin. Sterillium Comfort Gel, also
manufactured by BODE and distributed by Medline, can be
used for hand hygiene throughout a medical facility. It
contains 85 percent ethanol-alcohol to greatly reduce
bacteria and help reduce the likelihood that bacteria
becomes a threat to you. Both Sterillium products are
designed to be gentle on the care givers hands to encourage
their frequent use. Frequent and proper use of these, and
similar products make it safer to be a patient.

Ask the staff to clean the tools they will be using on
you. For example, ask the doctor to clean the stethoscope,
in particular the flat surface that they put on your body
to hear your heart. Bacteria can grow on this frequently
used tool.

Shaving the surgical site can leave small nicks that are
susceptible to infection. If needed, a better choice to
remove hair is with clippers instead of a razor.

Medline's MediClip surgical clippers have several key
features that enable safe clipping, as recommended by the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for
surgical hair removal. The exclusive ergonomic design means
greater comfort for the user and the patient. MediClip can
be used with the wrist in a neutral position that helps
avoid skin-to-blade contact.

Depending on the type of surgery, some type of
anesthetic will be used. Ask your doctor about the process
and what to expect after the surgery.

Post surgery, you will be put in a recovery room where
nurses will monitor you as the anesthesia wears off. During
this time, the doctor will meet with your family and
friends to update them on your condition. Family and
friends should feel comfortable to ask questions regarding
how the surgery went and what they can expect as you
recover. They should also feel comfortable asking hospital
staff to clean their hands prior to coming in contact with
you. In fact, because they are coming in from the outside,
it is wise for them to disinfect their hands as well.

After you reach a stable level you will be discharged
and become an outpatient. Follow your doctor's instructions
for your recovery and if something unexpected comes up,
call your nurse or doctor immediately. It's important to
follow prescription and diet instructions in order to
ensure a positive recovery.

"Taking the right steps when having a surgical procedure
can make a seemingly negative experience a positive one,
where the patient feels confident, comfortable and recovers
nicely," adds Cooper.

For more information visit www.medline.com.

Courtesy of ARAcontent

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Featured Recipe
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Low Fat Baja Shrimp Salad

Prep: 15 min, plus chilling time.

1 lb. cooked shrimp, thawed and drained
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced
12 radishes, thinly sliced
4 scallions, sliced
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1 Tbs. sugar

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and toss well. Chill.

Per serving: calories 181, fat 2.6g, 13% calories from
fat, cholesterol 196mg, protein 27.7g, carbohydrates 11.4g,
fiber 2.1g, sugar 8.0g, sodium 200mg, diet points 3.9.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 1.1, Fruit: 0.0,
Bread: 0.0, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 0.1, Sugar: 0.2, Very lean
meat protein: 3.4

~ Enjoy!

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