Surgery
Surgery is a medical specialty that uses manual and instrumental techniques to diagnose or treat pathological conditions, to alter bodily functions, to reconstruct or alter aesthetics and appearance, or to remove unwanted tissue or foreign bodies.
Postoperative Care
Postoperative care refers to the medical attention and support provided to a patient after a surgical procedure. It aims to ensure a smooth recovery, prevent complications, and promote optimal health.
Patients should not leave the recovery room until they can clear and protect their airway (unless they're going to an ICU).
A multidisciplinary approach to relieve pain and improve quality of life. It can include medications, therapies, and alternative treatments, tailored to the individual's needs and pain type.
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Keeping the surgical wound clean and dry, changing dressings as needed, and monitoring for signs of infection following the Dr's specific instructions.
Aims to maintain optimal hydration and electrolyte balance, crucial for recovery and preventing complications.
Risk of DVT is small but anticoagulant medications or compression stockings may be used to reduce risk of blood clots.
Monitoring vital signs is critical to ensure the patient's safety and detect any post-operative complications that may arise.
Before leaving hospital or surgical facility, patients should be free of severe pain and should be able to think clearly, breathe normally, drink, walk, and urinate.
