Preventing Falls in the Hospital
Overview
During a hospital stay, you may have a higher-than-normal risk of falling.
You might get medicines that make you dizzy and more likely to fall. You may get weak and confused because of illness, surgery, or treatments, and you may have a hard time getting out of bed. And things like crutches, bandages, or being connected to intravenous tubing can affect how well you can walk.
But there are some things you can do to help prevent a fall while you're in the hospital.
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Current as of: July 17, 2023
Author: Healthwise Staff
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Current as of: July 17, 2023
Author: Healthwise Staff
Clinical Review Board
All Healthwise education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.