POSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS -
ADENOIDECTOMY
ACTIVITY
Your child may be up and about at home, climb
stairs, watch TV, read, bathe, etc., but should not be outside
playing for two days. Strenuous activity should not be allowed for
one week. Walking activities are okay.
DIET
For the first few days at home encourage plenty
of liquids (juice, milk, soda, etc.) along with semisolid foods (ice
cream, soups, breads, eggs, sandwiches, etc.).
There is no dietary restriction after the
second post-operative day.
MEDICATION
Never use aspirin or aspirin-containing
products (Aspergum). You may use acetaminophen (Tylenol or Tempra).
A stronger pain medication and an antibiotic will be prescribed
before discharge. Referred pain to the ears and neck may occur
B give pain
medication for relief.
FEVER
Fever may occur normally the day of surgery and
for several days afterwards. If fever exceeds 102 degrees, please
contact your physician.
BLEEDING
Bleeding may occasionally occur after surgery,
but is unusual after an adenoidectomy. Your doctor should be called
at any time, night or day, if bleeding occurs. We prefer you return
to the hospital where the operation was performed if you think
bleeding is excessive or an emergency exists. We have staff
privileges at all hospitals in the Charleston area (Charleston
Memorial Hospital, Charleston General Hospital, Women and Children=s
Hospital, Columbia Saint Francis Hospital, and Thomas Memorial
Hospital).
OFFICE VISIT
You will be given an appointment for a return
office visit.
SCHOOL
Your child may return to school in two days.
Please
contact the office at 304 342-0124 for any questions or concerns.
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