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NARRATOR: Welcome.
Thank you for selecting our center for your care.
It is our goal to provide you with high-quality, safe,
compassionate care.
We want to make sure you and your family
are informed as you recover from your procedure.
Please don't hesitate to ask a member of your care team
if you have any questions.
After your procedure, your care team
will take you to the recovery area, where
the nurses will monitor you.
Once you are safe and stable enough to go home,
we will review individualized discharge instructions
with you.
If you've been prescribed narcotics,
always take them with food--
even a cracker-- or they will make you nauseated.
Please don't drive while taking narcotics.
Constipation is a common side effect of narcotics.
Stool softeners and laxatives will help with this.
While at home, you may experience
pain, nausea, vomiting, infection, or bleeding.
Some pain or discomfort after your procedure may be expected.
How you manage your discomfort will
vary based on your procedure.
There are many options to treat your discomfort, including
ice, heat, elevation, and rest.
Please refer to your individual written discharge instructions.
If you have a history of nausea or vomiting after anesthesia,
be sure to let your nurse and anesthesiologist
know prior to your procedure.
If you experience nausea or vomiting,
staying hydrated is important.
Stick to small sips of clear liquid and ice chips
before trying a light meal.
Avoid greasy and spicy foods.
Cold cloths to the forehead, rest, and slow, deep breaths
may help ease your symptoms.
If your nausea and vomiting persists for more than 24
hours, please call your doctor.
There may be medications that can help.
It's important to watch out for signs of infection,
such as fever and chills, redness and warmth,
and excessive drainage at the surgical site, if applicable.
If you experience any of these symptoms,
please contact your doctor.
There are things you can do at home to prevent infection.
If you have a dressing, make sure you always
keep it clean and dry.
Avoid directly touching your surgical site.
Do not remove your dressing unless directed by your doctor.
Good hand hygiene can help prevent infection.
Be sure to wash your hands with soap and water
before touching your dressing.
And finally, please follow any specific instructions
your doctor provides regarding your surgical site care.
Some surgical procedures may produce
a small amount of bleeding.
Apply ice, elevate the surgical site,
and apply continuous pressure, if applicable.
If bleeding is persistent or your dressing is saturated,
call your doctor right away.
If you received anesthesia, it may make
you feel sleepy for 24 hours.
Do not drive, exercise, operate heavy machinery,
or make important decisions during this time.
Do not consume alcohol for 24 hours.
Dizziness is a common effect of anesthesia.
Remember to change positions slowly
to avoid falling at home.
Arrange to have someone at home to help you
while your anesthesia wears off.
If you have any questions or concerns, we are here to help.
Thank you for entrusting us with your care.
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