Post-op Instructions
Frenulectomy, Direct Laryngosocpy
1. Some blood drainage is normal. If the operative area shows signs of excessive bleeding (Slow general oozing or frank bright red bleeding) contact your physician at once.
2. Activity:
Do not stay alone the day of the surgery. Maybe back to normal activities the following day
3. Diet
As instructed by physician.
4. Voice rest as instructed by physician.
5. Take prescription as directed.
6. If the patient has not urinated in 8 hours after arriving home, contact your physician.
7. Call the doctor's office immediately regarding a temperature above 101 degrees, persistent nausea and vomiting, or pain that is uncontrolled by pain prescription.
8. No driving until instructed by physician.
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 physician, but you feel that your signs and symptoms warrant a physician’s attention, go to the nearest Emergency Room.
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