PEDIATRIC SURGERY DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS
FOOD: Clear liquids-water, apple juice, Gatorade, ginger ale, Pedialyte or breast milk-may be offered in the first few hours after operation. Resume regular food later in the day.
ACTIVITY: Quiet, Restful activities are recommended for the first 24 hours. No gym for 2 weeks and no organized sports for 2 weeks.
BATHING: Tub bath tomorrow (5 minutes). A sponge bath with washcloth is OK.
SURGICAL SITE: Surgical site closed with surgical glue-no stitches visible-glue will wear away-do not try to rub it off. Remove any outer dressing in 2 days.
PAIN MEDICINE: Tylenol or Motrin as directed every 4-6 hours. See Medication Reconsiliation sheet.
WATCH FOR: Fever over 101, bleeding, wound redness spreading under the bandage or glue, drainage, difficulty urinating or taking fluids on the first day.
OFFICE APPOINTMENT: Your child needs to be seen in the office in 14 days. Please call 315-464-2878 anytime if you have questions, and the same number day or night if you need to talk to a doctor.
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