Surgical Services

*Be sure to read your discharge papers for more detailed information!  

NUTRITION:

• Resume normal pre-operative diet after effects of anesthesia are gone and child appears hungry.

MEDICATION:

• Resume any regular medications after effects of anesthesia are gone.
• If needed, a prescription for pain medicine will be provided. 

ACTIVITY:

• Very young children may be fussy and want to be held most of the time for the first 24-36 hours.
• Older children may be fairly quiet for the first 24 hours and then be playful.
• May be up and walking, but limit to quiet activities (indoor play is preferable).
• Avoid rough play, tricycle/bicycle riding until the doctor OK’s. 

WOUND CARE:

• If a dressing is in place, leave for 2 days unless it becomes soiled or wet.
• If a plastic protective dressing is used, leave in place for one week.
• Child may shower or sponge bathe in 2 days.
• Do not allow to sit or soak in tub.
• Call the office for follow-up appointments(s) as instructed. 

EXPECTATIONS OF SURGERY: 

• Minimal to moderate pain controlled by oral pain medication.
• Minimal swelling and redness.
• Little or no drainage. 

CALL SURGEON IF:

• Excessive bleeding or drainage occurs.
• Excessive swelling or redness at wound site.
• Temperature over 101 degrees.
• Unusual pain, nausea and/or vomiting.
  
  

IF OFFICE IS CLOSED and an EMERGENCY arises, please call 911 or go to the Emergency Department.  

 A MISA surgeon can be reached by calling the office answering service at (309) 677-6019