Key points:
* Patients will return to the ward with sequential compression devices and anti-
thrombolytic stockings on; these should be worn until discharge.
* 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.
* Patients will return to the ward with sequential compression devices and anti-
thrombolytic stockings on; these should be worn until discharge.
* 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.
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