Certain precautions are essential before and after surgery, which contribute to the safety of surgery and the well-being of the patient. Before any surgery it is essential to perform routine examinations indicated by the doctor, such as an electrocardiogram, which evaluate general health and contraindications for anesthesia or surgery.
During preoperative appointments, you should tell your doctor about chronic conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure and medications you usually use, as they may increase your risk of bleeding during or after surgery, for example.
- Before performing surgery.
- In addition to the instructions provided by your doctor.
- It is important to observe the following precautions:.
Before any surgery it is common to experience symptoms of fear, insecurity and anxiety, which is normal since any surgery always carries risks, to reduce fear and anxiety it is necessary to clarify any doubts with the doctor and know the possible risks of the procedure.
After surgery, recovery depends on the type of surgery performed and the body’s response, but some precautions should be followed, such as:
When recovery is done at home it is very important to know exactly how and when to apply the dressing and how to feed, in addition only the doctor can tell when it is possible to resume physical activity and work, since the time varies depending on the type of surgery performed and the response of the body.
During the recovery period, feeding is also particularly important, avoiding the ingestion of sweets, soft drinks, frying or cold cuts, which hinder blood circulation and wound healing.
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