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Care at home after a day surgery


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Activities
  • Quiet activities today with close supervision.
  • Resume regular activities according to your surgeon’s instructions.
   
School
May go back to school as specified by his surgeon

Bath
May have a bath the next day


Specific instructions

Medication
For pain, give Acetaminophen (Tylenol or Tempra) every 4 hours if needed.

Diet
  • Give water, apple juice, popsicle, flat Ginger ale or Jell-O for one to two hours. 
  • If tolerated, proceed with a soft diet such as soup, yogourt, ice cream and cereal.
  • Tomorrow, he/she may be given a normal diet.


Parents please note
If you are concerned, please call the montreal children's hospital at 514-412-4400 and ask for the physician on call, or come to the emergency room of the hospital.

 
Revised  2009
Thao Le, N. & Julie Drolet, N. - Preoperative Assessment Clinic
Post-anesthesia Care Unit
7C Surgical Unit
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