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What aftercare is prescribed for patients of joint replacement?
the patient will be catheterized so that he or she will not have to get out of bed to urinate. The patient will be monitored for infection. Antibiotics are continued and pain medication is prescribed.
What measures are prescribed as aftercare for trabeculectomy patients?
Antibiotic and anti-inflammatory eye drops must be used for at least six weeks after surgery. Additional medicines may be prescribed to reduce scarring.
Is aftercare required for patients who have chest x rays?
No aftercare is required by patients who have chest x rays.
What aftercare is prescribed for patients of intravenous rehydration?
Patients need to take fluids by mouth before an IV solution is discontinued. After the IV needle is removed, the site should be inspected for any signs of bleeding or infection.
What aftercare is prescribed for sclerostomy patients?
They should apply eye drops prescribed by the ophthalmologist to prevent infection, manage pain, and reduce swelling. They should also avoid rubbing, bumping, or getting water into the operated eye.
What aftercare is prescribed for retinal cryopexy?
After discharge, patients are advised to gently cleanse their eyelids every morning, and as necessary, using warm tap water and cotton balls or tissues
What aftercare is prescribed for patients of hydroceles?
Following surgery, the patient usually only needs a follow-up examination several weeks after the surgery to examine the incision and to check for signs of infection.
What aftercare does a pancreatectomy patient receive?
After surgery, patients experience pain in the abdomen and are prescribed pain medication. Follow-up exams are required to monitor the patient's recovery and remove implanted tubes.
What aftercare is prescribed for patients following tube-shunt surgery?
topical antibiotics and steroids. In addition, oral steroids may be given to patients who had ocular inflammation prior to surgery. Some surgeons use atropine to maintain the eye in a temporary dilated state
What measures are prescribed as aftercare following blepharoplasty?
An antibiotic ointment is applied to the line of stitches each day for several days after surgery. Patients also take an antibiotic several times a day to prevent infection
What aftercare is required after most gastroesophageal reflux scans?
There are no special aftercare instructions for patients who have had ambulatory esophageal pH monitoring, barium esophagography, or esophageal manometry.
What kind of aftercare do colostomy patients get?
monitoring of blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and temperature.
