In the public and free hospital “Hospital del Mar”, Barcelona (Spain), nurses take bedridden patients to the beach in order to help with their recovery
In the public and free hospital “Hospital del Mar”, Barcelona (Spain), nurses take bedridden patients to the beach in order to help with their recovery
I didn’t even get out of the bed and I still got sand in the crack of my ass.
Temporary-Truth-8041 on
That’s inredibly wonderful, the beautiful blue sky and fresh ocean breezes should work wonders on those lucky enough to be patients in the “hospital of the ocean”.
CapnCurt81 on
In the US this would be an $80,000 bill.
eldanao on
its not free, all spanish people have to pay if they simply exist
StandardDeluxe3000 on
they are just dumping the dying into the ocean to get the bed free.
PauseAffectionate720 on
A hottie in a thong sunbathing nearby would help recovery too
kcolrehstihson_ on
Is this really for recovery or just as a last wish.
Restposten on
3 nurses for one patient. That looks extremely expensive.
FRVNSWV on
That nurse is wearing crocs. Crocs.
Soaring_Gull_655 on
Now I’m sick, and hot and sticky
d-s-m on
Now very expensive hospital equipment can get damaged by sand particles and sea salt…great idea guys!
copingcabana on
NOBODY EXPECTS THE SPANISH BEACH PHYSICIANS!
PrecedentialAssassin on
I broke my femur and had a pulmonary embolism while in traction. So for almost 4 weeks, I was in ICU and then bed ridden in traction until my body was strong enough to go under general for the surgery to implant the rod in my leg. First thing I asked as soon as I could sit up and get into a wheelchair was for someone to wheel me outside for a few minutes.
Last-Tooth-6121 on
In America they just roll ya out in street and say good luck
RODjij on
Great idea. It seems like a good opportunity for passerbyers to say words of encouragement too. It would definitely help those who feel a little down.
3FtDick on
Oh my god this is so amazing. They really need to make this part of long term care. I grew up in the hospital watching a TV.
alwaysrecession on
Is this covered by insurance?
later-g8r on
I just got out of a very long stay in a hospital and this would have helped. I just wanted to go outside. Just going outside is such a luxury that I took it for granted before. ❤️ never again tho.
Survive1014 on
Sun and fresh air does wonders. My wife and I implemented a “quick walk” rule whenever we are struggling. It always feels good to get outside.
gaukluxklan on
Those damn communists at it again.. /s
Granpa2021 on
It’s stuff like this why I love Spain and the Spanish people.
Content-Restaurant70 on
In my language, it would mean “hospital killed him” ☠️
Aggravating_Sir_6857 on
Good on them. This prevents ‘Hospital Delirium’
magnomagna on
Asking medical professionals here…
This patient has got to be either dying or injured in a way that’s not compromising immunity, right?
Otherwise, why risk mysterious lung infections if you’re ill and therefore have a weakened immune system?
durok187 on
The staff kinda want to be there too I bet.
lobito_corredor on
Barcelona it’s not Spain, it’s Catalonia
cbartz on
I do this at my hospital (central, OH). Obviously not during winter months though. For the last 5 years I have been developing a program for this type of therapy for ICU patients. I’ve created a policy, advocated for the necessary equipment and mapped out appropriate places in the facility to take patients. I will say, you always need at least 2 people with you to do this therapy. Depending on the patient’s acuity, unit staffing and mobility level there will either be 1 nurse, 1 respiratory therapist and a physician/NP/PA or just a nurse and a PCA. It truly does wonders for the patients and I actually got some of my ideas from a hospital in Spain who published this type of therapy. Also, it’s no extra charge to the patient (at least yet, I have no intention of advocating to charge for it). The patient is also NOT billed for each person who assists.
innerconflict120 on
Imagine trying to enjoy a nice day at the beach and this person is dying right next to you. Good way to ruin my day at the beach.
thementalyogi on
Do they give them the full beach treatment?
Namely, sand in places you don’t want it, a sunburn (despite smelling thickly of sunblock), and maybe throw in a shark attack for good measure?
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I didn’t even get out of the bed and I still got sand in the crack of my ass.
That’s inredibly wonderful, the beautiful blue sky and fresh ocean breezes should work wonders on those lucky enough to be patients in the “hospital of the ocean”.
In the US this would be an $80,000 bill.
its not free, all spanish people have to pay if they simply exist
they are just dumping the dying into the ocean to get the bed free.
A hottie in a thong sunbathing nearby would help recovery too
Is this really for recovery or just as a last wish.
3 nurses for one patient. That looks extremely expensive.
That nurse is wearing crocs. Crocs.
Now I’m sick, and hot and sticky
Now very expensive hospital equipment can get damaged by sand particles and sea salt…great idea guys!
NOBODY EXPECTS THE SPANISH BEACH PHYSICIANS!
I broke my femur and had a pulmonary embolism while in traction. So for almost 4 weeks, I was in ICU and then bed ridden in traction until my body was strong enough to go under general for the surgery to implant the rod in my leg. First thing I asked as soon as I could sit up and get into a wheelchair was for someone to wheel me outside for a few minutes.
In America they just roll ya out in street and say good luck
Great idea. It seems like a good opportunity for passerbyers to say words of encouragement too. It would definitely help those who feel a little down.
Oh my god this is so amazing. They really need to make this part of long term care. I grew up in the hospital watching a TV.
Is this covered by insurance?
I just got out of a very long stay in a hospital and this would have helped. I just wanted to go outside. Just going outside is such a luxury that I took it for granted before. ❤️ never again tho.
Sun and fresh air does wonders. My wife and I implemented a “quick walk” rule whenever we are struggling. It always feels good to get outside.
Those damn communists at it again.. /s
It’s stuff like this why I love Spain and the Spanish people.
In my language, it would mean “hospital killed him” ☠️
Good on them. This prevents ‘Hospital Delirium’
Asking medical professionals here…
This patient has got to be either dying or injured in a way that’s not compromising immunity, right?
Otherwise, why risk mysterious lung infections if you’re ill and therefore have a weakened immune system?
The staff kinda want to be there too I bet.
Barcelona it’s not Spain, it’s Catalonia
I do this at my hospital (central, OH). Obviously not during winter months though. For the last 5 years I have been developing a program for this type of therapy for ICU patients. I’ve created a policy, advocated for the necessary equipment and mapped out appropriate places in the facility to take patients. I will say, you always need at least 2 people with you to do this therapy. Depending on the patient’s acuity, unit staffing and mobility level there will either be 1 nurse, 1 respiratory therapist and a physician/NP/PA or just a nurse and a PCA. It truly does wonders for the patients and I actually got some of my ideas from a hospital in Spain who published this type of therapy. Also, it’s no extra charge to the patient (at least yet, I have no intention of advocating to charge for it). The patient is also NOT billed for each person who assists.
Imagine trying to enjoy a nice day at the beach and this person is dying right next to you. Good way to ruin my day at the beach.
Do they give them the full beach treatment?
Namely, sand in places you don’t want it, a sunburn (despite smelling thickly of sunblock), and maybe throw in a shark attack for good measure?
Oh yea?
We send dying kids JOHN CENA .
(/s)