Prescription Please

Many of the medicines we take help us with one problem but can cause others. One of the more common side effects is feeling groggy or dizzy during the day or even when we wake up during the evening for those “nightly trips” to the bathroom. This can cause a fall and possible hip fracture.

We recommend that people with these side effects wear the newest generation of hip protectors: ComfiHips®. They are made to be discretely worn during the day under your clothing and even at night while you sleep. If you fall, we want you to be able to say, “I've fallen, but I CAN get up”. ComfiHips® helps to make that possible. Visit our web site at www.comfihips.com or call toll free: 1-877-857-1110.

Anesthesia, Pneumonia, Pressure Ulcers, OH MY!

There are so many complications that come with a hip fracture; the side effects that come from hospitalization are ghastly. Theseare among some of the major complications that can be caused after a hip fracture:

*Anesthesia: Most surgical procedures require this. There could be problems with medical complications, drugs used, and even the anesthesia.

*Pneumonia:Bed rest increases your chance of developing pneumonia. After the hip fracture, a lot of rest is needed.

*Pressure Ulcers (Bed Sores): When lying down in bed due to the hip fracture, bed sores happen due to pressure against the skin and lack of blood flow.

*Thrombophlebitis (Blood Clots): This is also caused from lying down and remaining still. They typically form on the legs where the greatest pressure is exerted from the body.

*Mental Confusion: No one likes hospitals. When someone is admitted they may experience stress, different behavior and sometimes become depressed.

What if you could avoid all of this?

There is a way to reduce the probability of experiencing a hip fracture due to a fall! ComfiHips® does that. In a 387 bed facility that started using ComfiHips® in 2009, ComfiHips® reduced their hip fractures to less than ¼ of 1% on 818 falls! For more information contact us at our toll free number: 1-877-857-1110 or visit us at www.ComfiHips.com