Home
Services
Doctors
Audiology
Privacy
After-Surgery
Financial

Links



POSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS - GENERALIZED SOFT TISSUE


1. Keep incision dry for 5 days.

2. No exertional activity (running, jogging, weight lifting, etc.).

3. Clean suture line and around drain (if present) three times a day with hydrogen peroxide and then apply an antibiotic ointment, such as Polysporin, Bacitracin, or Triple Antibiotic Ointment (which may be purchased over-the-counter). Apply after each cleansing.

4. The dressing may be removed after 24 hours. You do not need to apply another dressing unless you are concerned about getting drainage on your clothes or sheets.

5. Take prescribed medication as ordered.

6. Please call the nurse at (304) 340-2205 for any questions or concerns. For an emergency dial (304) 342-0124 and designate the call as an emergency. This number is answered 24 hours a day by either the office or the answering service
 

When to Call the Doctor
    •   bleeding
    •   fever over 100 degrees
    •   breathing difficulty
    •   tenderness or any noticeable swelling of incision site
    •   increased difficulty in swallowing


Home Page | About Us | Contact Information