The Procedure, Care After

S.P. should be up out of bed post-op day 1 and wearing TED hose continuously, as well as wearing SCDs overnight in bed. Constipation prevention should e achieved by administering scheduled doses of Colace. Proper nutrition should be encouraged to include plenty of protein to ensure proper wound healing and avoid development of pressure ulcers (Lewis, Dirksen, Heitkemper, Bucher, & Camera, 2011). S.P. should practice coughing and deep breathing throughout her hospital stay to avoid lung congestion and occurrence of pneumonia infection, educating the patient about smoking cessation assistance can be helpful as well.

I am gonna tell you how it is before surgery. So before the surgery so your mom and your dad and all the family that comes. Come in your room and make sure your ok. And tell you that you're gonna be ok because they are your family. so they want to make sure that you're ok with the doctors can touch

This sheet gives you information about how to care for yourself after your procedure. Your health care provider may also give you more specific instructions. If you have problems or questions, contact your health care provider.

When you schedule your procedure, your doctor should give you a set of instructions. If they do not, ask for them. If they do not offer instructions, find a different doctor. You need to know what exactly the doctor's orders are for you to prep your skin for the procedure.

Another concern that some patients may have is that recovering from this procedure will be extremely lengthy and painful. However, this is usually not the case, and patients should expect the worst soreness from this procedure to start subsiding within a few days of the procedure. If you notice the pain worsening or discoloration starting to show, you should immediately contact your doctor because this may indicate an infection has developed.

He will close the incisions using stitches, glue or tape (or a combination of the three).

While it is an unavoidable fact that you will require some time to heal following this procedure, the worst of the symptoms will only last for the first couple of days after the surgery. During this time, you may find that your eyes are almost completely swollen shut. This will be followed by a general soreness and bruises that may last for up to a week, and your doctor may recommend using ice packs to reduce the swelling as well prescribing pain medications to reduce your physical discomfort. You will also need to make several follow-up visits to ensure that your eyelid is healing

Following pacemaker surgery, help the senior to keep their incision clean. Depending on what was used to close the incision, showers may be allowed right away or not for several days. No lotions or ointments should to the surgical site. Check the incision to make sure that no redness, swelling or drainage have occurred. If you are concerned with how the incision looks, don't hesitate to contact the senior's doctor.

If any laceration appears, cover with appropriate dressing and stop any bleeding by applying pressure.

• If you were prescribed antibiotic medicine, take it as told by your health care provider. Do not stop taking the antibiotic even if your condition improves.

If you were prescribed an antibiotic medicine, take it as told by your health care provider. Do not stop taking the antibiotic even if you start to feel

Refer to this sheet in the next few weeks. These instructions provide you with information about caring for yourself after your procedure. Your health care provider may also give you more specific instructions. Your treatment has been planned according to current medical practices, but problems sometimes occur. Call your health care provider if you have any problems or questions after your procedure.

Delayed emptying of the stomach, which may make it difficult to eat or to keep food down temporarily

Your blood pressure, heart rate, breathing rate, and blood oxygen level will be monitored until the medicine has worn

Preventative guidelines should include how to prevent the stitches, staples, or bandages from opening or getting contaminated. The incision site or bandages should not be allowed to get wet or dirty. Plastic bags can be recommended to cover bandaged limbs when the animal goes outside to keep the area clean and dry, and these bags should be taken off when the patient is back inside the home. Exercise and play should be limited