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Post operative care of neuromodulation patients

Key points:

 * Patients will return to the ward with sequential compression devices and anti-                
   thrombolytic stockings on; these should be worn until discharge.
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 * Dressings should be left intact or reinforced as necessary.  A pressure
   dressing can be applied as required.     
  

 * Ice packs should be applied if there is bruising in the area.

 * Please do not allow your patient to get the dressings wet
   - ie. PLEASE DO NOT ALLOW THEM TO SHOWER!

 * After surgery, patients may mobilise gently as tolerated. Any exercise that        
    stretches the area in which the leads and/or battery are implanted SHOULD
    BE AVOIDED.

 * Our patients undergo a thorough education session preoperatively, and should
    be familiar with post operative limitations and expectations. 
                                              
 * During the education session, patients are given instruction on how to use
    their device, and are given contact numbers for assistance should they require it.

 * Dr Cornish and the practice nurse will visit the patient post operatively, usually
    the following morning, and it is expected that patients discharge thereafter.

 * A follow up appointment will have been previously made for them in the rooms. 

 * Dr Cornish will arrange for scripts for discharge medications as required.



1 Wemyss Avenue, Hawthorn, SA 5062
Phone 8172 1407     Fax 8271 5836
email:
admin@specialisedpainmedicine.com.au
1 Wemyss Avenue, Hawthorn South Australia 5062
Phone: 08 8172 1407    Fax: 08 8271 5836
admin@specialisedpainmedicine.com.au

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  • Home
  • About your consultation
  • For Referrers
  • Our Team
  • Research
  • Procedural information
    • General Instructions
    • Axillary Tunnel block and joint manipulation
    • Epidural Steroid Injection
    • Greater occipital nerve blocks
    • Lateral Sacral Branch Blocks
    • Lateral Sacral Branch Rhizolysis
    • Medial Branch Blocks
    • Medial Branch Rhizolysis
    • Transforaminal injection
    • Neuromodulation - A background
    • Trial of Neuromodulation
    • Permanent Implantation of Neuromodulation
    • After your implant
  • For health providers
    • Axillary Tunnel Catheters
    • Rectus Sheath Catheters