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What aftercare does a patient who has undergone a mediastinoscopy receive?
Following mediastinoscopy, patients will be carefully monitored to watch for changes in vital signs or indications of complications of the procedure or the anesthesia.
What is the aftercare for patients who have undergone dialysis?
Both hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients need to be vigilant about keeping their access sites and catheters clean and infection-free during and between dialysis runs
For what complications are Angiography patients advised to seek medical help?
Patients who experience continued bleeding or abnormal swelling of the puncture site, sudden dizziness, or chest pain in the days following an angiographic procedure should seek medical attention immediately
Is aftercare required for patients who have chest x rays?
No aftercare is required by patients who have chest x rays.
What aftercare follows a mediastinoscopy?
Following mediastinoscopy, patients will be carefully monitored and watched for changes in vital signs , or symptoms of complications from the procedure or anesthesia.
What is the aftercare for patients who have undergone general anesthesia?
anesthetist and medical personnel provide supplemental oxygen and monitor patients for vital signs and monitor their airways. Vital signs include an EKG (unless the patient is hooked up to a monitor), blood pressure, pulse rate, oxygen saturation
What aftercare is required for elective surgery?
Recovery time and postoperative care will vary by the elective procedure performed. Patients should receive complete, written postoperative care instructions prior to returning home after surgery
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 aftercare is required for a salivary gland scan?
Patients can return to normal activities immediately
What kind of aftercare do colostomy patients get?
monitoring of blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and temperature.
What aftercare for thoracotomy patients is prescribed?
It is a major procedure that often involves a hospital stay of five to seven days. The skin around the drainage tube to the thoracic cavity must be kept clean, and the tube must be kept unblocked.
What aftercare is recommended to patients of sclerotherapy?
wearing medical compression stockings that apply either 20-30 mmHg or 30-40 mmHg of pressure for at least seven to 10 days (preferably four to six weeks) after the procedure.
