.Antibiotics are given.to prevent infection. It is important that the patient not put pressure on the ear for a few days after surgery. It is extremely important that the patient avoid getting the ear wet until it has completely healed.
Aftercare for colpotomy is associated with the overall surgery that required the colpotomy.
There is no aftercare required following skull or sinus x-ray procedures.
To restore hearing loss, which is usually due to otosclerosis, stapedectomy is performed
A stapedectomy is used to treat progressive hearing loss caused by otosclerosis, a condition in which spongy bone hardens around the base of the stapes.
A thermometer should be cleaned, disinfected and placed in an appropriate container for storage.
Harold Frederich Schuknecht has written: 'Stapedectomy' -- subject(s): Stapedectomy 'Pathology of the ear' -- subject(s): Diseases, Ear
Stapedectomy is a surgical procedure in which the innermost bone (stapes) of the three bones.of the middle ear is removed, and replaced with a small plastic tube of stainless-steel wire (a prosthesis) to improve the movement of sound to the inner ear.
The most serious risk is an increased hearing loss, which occurs in about 1% of patients. Because of this risk, a stapedectomy is usually performed on only one ear at a time.
Patients with septoplasties are usually sent home from the hospital later the same day or the morning after the surgery. Aftercare includes a list of detailed instructions for the patient that focus on preventing trauma to the nose.
It is removal of parts of the middle ear and insertion of prosthesis parts
The degree of aftercare needed depends on where the anesthetic was given, how much was given, and other individual circumstances.If a major extremity was anesthetized, the patient may have to wait until function returns before being discharged.
Aftercare includes routine care of the puncture site, being watched for signs of spontaneous bleeding, to avoid activities that might cause minor cuts or bruises, avoid using aspirin.