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Instructions for General Post Op

  1. Medication Should Be Taken As Directed
    - Do not take aspirin or anti-coagulants for 2 weeks.
    - Prescription pain medication can cause nausea, vomiting & constipation. Take 1/2 a pill with food (NOT on an empty stomach) if needed. You may take another 1/2 pill in 20 minutes and up to 2 every 4 hours as needed for pain.

  2. Activity
    - Minimal for the next 24 hours.
    - Do not drive if you are taking pain medication.
    - Good nutrition and fluid intake will help with healing.

  3. Wound & Personal Care
    - Sleep any way that is comfortable for you.
    - You may shower or bathe and use antibacterial soap to keep any suture lines clean. Keep nose splint dry.
    - Change dressings if instructed to do so.
    - Minimize swelling by using ice pack, or small bag of frozen peas over a moist cloth if instructed to do so.

  4. Call (262) 245-0535 ext. 2211 if you experience:
    - Temperature greater than 100 degrees
    - Increased pain not relieve by medication
    - Increased bleeding or excessive swelling at surgical site
    - Malodorous or puss like drainage