Carol Jean

My first husband was a dialysis patient for 19 1/2 years. I made him a Quillow which made it easy for him to carry and comfortable enough to keep warm.

citruscountyquilter

I had chemo and the center I went to always had blankets for anyone who wanted one. It wasn't a fancy clinic either. No private rooms, tv and such but a wonderful staff, camaraderie among those of us getting treatment. Many, including me, brought our own blankets to use. Some friends made me a quilt which I took to curl up with. I was there each time for about 4 hours. Many were there longer so in addition to the chill factor there is comfort in having something to cuddle up with.

Kelela

bearisgray….I have infusions every few weeks and yes one does get cold. I live in northeastern Minnesota and the medical center I go to for infusions always offers a warm blanket. If the blanket gets cold during the infusion they bring me another warm one. Kelela

Peckish

This makes me so stinkin mad. I know most nurses are caring, nurturing people, but this is so low and outrageous. Jingle, please please tell me you read that nurse the riot act....

pokeyscorner

Love it, that's probably where the mates to my socks have disappeared to. Velcro can be a wonderful thing.
Thanks to all those who are happy to do for others; what they, many times, can't do for themselves.

Rose_P

Patrice, thanks for your reply. I was going to type about germs not thriving as much in cold air, but you beat me to it. This is a good thread for those of us who are looking for a donation opportunity close to home. it seems as though dialysis centers are getting to be as common as Starbucks! The typical jelly roll race quilt is long and narrow and a good size for this type of use. They tend not to be quite as nice a size for other purposes, so maybe they would get used as intended rather than walk off with the staff.

Jingle, is there any chance at all that those nurses thought you were giving them the quilts?! How could they!

cathyvv

In a Drs office, donation quilts might not be the best idea because of the possibility of bacteria transfer if more than one patient uses it.

Nonetheless, the staff should not have taken them for personal use. The quilts could have been given to the first 5 patients through the door after you donated.

elnan

More than once, I have been wrapped up in a heavy cotton blanket that had been autoclaved to warm it. I sure did appreciate the warmth.

romanojg

There are times when I'm in the hospital getting procedures done, not this one but I get cold. If you let the nurse know how cold you are they'll bring you blankets, most of the time, heated ones. If I need more than one I'll ask

Irishrose2

My friend in dialysis preferred fleece as she felt it was easier to carry. I made her a double layered fleece blanket and another friend made her a quilt for home.