Healing after a surgery will take time and following the physician’s specific orders is important in the healing process. If you’ve had a surgical incision, make sure you follow your doctor’s instructions on cleaning and replacing the dressing. Reduce the risk of getting an infection by keeping the incision dry and not applying ointments or cream that your doctor has not recommended. Physicians will typically give you home care instructions; read them and follow exactly what they say. Home care givers can help patients with taking medications at proper times along with preparing meals and physical therapy for patients at home.
Postoperative problems occur most frequently with loved ones who may forget their medication or become lax about getting extra rest after surgery. Checking post-op patients for fevers and infections is important to do daily after any type of surgery. Eating a balanced diet along with taking in fluids is imperative for proper healing.
Executive Home Health trained professionals are experts in caring for loved ones after surgery. Whether you’ve had an out-patient procedure or are coming home from hospital from an extended stay, our home caregivers will help make the transition seamless and worry free.
Contact us today to see how we can help with in home care for your post-operative patient.
