What postoperative nursing care should be provided for the patient after surgical intervention to treat a middle ear disorder?

What postoperative nursing care should be provided for the patient after surgical intervention to treat a middle ear disorder?

Post-Operative Care

1. Keep your head elevated to minimize swelling.
2. Expect to have a rather large head dressing.
3. After the dressing is removed, apply bacitracin ointment to the incision lines 3 times daily for 2-3 days.
4. You may gently shampoo your hair after the dressing is removed, being careful not to bend the ears.

How long after otoplasty can you sleep on your side?

Immediately Following Surgery You should rest with your head elevated in a recliner or with at least 2 pillows for at least the first week after surgery. Try not to sleep on the side of your face but rather sleep with the back of your head on the pillow for about two weeks.

How long does it take to recover from otoplasty surgery?

Ear Surgery Recovery Timeline Adults can return to work after several days. Children can return to school after one week. A headband should be worn for several weeks. Full otoplasty recovery takes approximately six weeks.

How do you clean your ears after otoplasty?

After the dressing is removed, you may see crusting along your incision lines. If so, gently clean the area with half-strength hydrogen peroxide on a q-tip. Gently dab, do not rub. Sleep with your head elevated for 2 weeks after surgery.

How long do ears hurt after otoplasty?

Discomfort is to be expected but if discomfort increases to pain and persists then your surgeon should be notified. the ears to slowly adjust to their final correct position. Tenderness can persist for up to 6 weeks after surgery.

What are the post op instructions for diet after appendectomy?

LAPAROSCOPIC APPENDECTOMY POST OP INSTRUCTIONS FOR DIET: After having your appendix removed, there are no limitations on your diet. After the surgery, you may feel full or nauseated easily with a large meal. The bowels usually need some time to begin functioning normally again, so the first one or two days after the surgery this is normal.

When should I make my post-operative appointment for umbilical hernia repair?

Please call the office to make your post-operative appointment about 14 days from the surgery. It was a pleasure helping you with your care. If you are looking for umbilical hernia repair post op instructions click here. If you’d like to learn more about your post-op care, download my Complete Post-Op Appendectomy Guide PDF.

What is a laparoscopic appendectomy?

Post-op instructions You have had a “Laparoscopic Appendectomy”. This just means your appendix was removed using a small camera and small instruments through 3 separate small (5-12 millimeter) incisions. After having your appendix removed, there are no limitations on your diet.

How much weight can I Lift 6 weeks post op with incisions?

The incisions are about 60% strength of normal tissue at 6 weeks. I generally advise not to lift anything more than 20lbs. for about 4 weeks. You can increase your activity to moderate exercise after the first two weeks. I often advise to “let pain be your guide” in your recovery.