1. Make an appointment to see your physician
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Discharge Instructions
2. Observe the operative areas for signs of excessive bleeding. (Slow general oozing that saturates the dressing completely or frank bright red bleeding.) In either case apply pressure to the area, elevate it if possible and contact you physician at once. Some drainage is normal and to be expected.
3. Observe the affected extremity for circulation impairment. Change in color, Numbness/ coldness or Tingling/ Increased pain. If any of these signs or symptoms are present, call your physician at once.
4. Observe the operative areas for signs of infection:
Increased Pain, Coldness, Redness, Foul Odor, Elevated Temperature >100
These signs and symptoms usually become apparent in 36 to 48 hours. If present, contact your physician.
5. Keep the operative areas clean and dry. Do not remove the dressing unless instructed to do so by your physician. Wash hands thoroughly before changing dressing.
6. Keep the operative site elevated for the next 12 to 24 hours if possible.
7. Apply ice to the operative site as directed.
8. Avoid stress to the suture line such as pulling, pushing etc.
9. No driving.
10. If you have not urinated for 8 hours after arriving home, contact your surgeon.
11. Review your instruction sheet given to you by your physician.
12. Call Dr.’s office for any questions or problems.
Post Operative telephone Call: A representative from the surgery Center may call you by telephone a few days after surgery. Do not be alarmed. This is a routine call to find out how you are progressing after your surgery.
If you should experience difficulty in breathing, bleeding that you feel is excessive, persistent nausea or vomiting, any pain that is unusual, swelling or fever, please call your physician. If you find that you cannot contact your warrant a physician’s attention, go to the nearest Emergency Room.
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