Health Literacy in Pediatrics - McMaster Pediatrics Residency Program

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Sample handout (page 1 of 2)Caring for your child after ear surgery(Otoplasty)What happens after surgery?Your child will go the Post Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU) to be closelymonitored until he or she is fully awake. As soon as possible, the nurse willbring one parent into the PACU to be with your child.When your child is fully awake, you and your child will go to the Same DaySurgery Unit or to the children’s ward, if your child needs to stay inhospital. The nurses will continue to check your child until you go home.How do I care for my child after surgery?Your child’s head will be wrapped in a bulky bandage. The bandage stays onfor 1 to 3 weeks to protect the new shape of the ears and prevent infection.Do not wash your child’s hair during this time.The stitches under the dressing will be taken out at your child’s follow-upappointment.Pain reliefDietAfter surgery, the amount and type of pain is different for each child.Your child’s ears may throb or ache for a few days.Your doctor may give you a prescription for pain medication. If you do nothave a prescription, you can give your child acetaminophen (Tylenol ).Follow the directions on package for your child’s age and weight.To prevent nausea and vomiting after surgery, we will start by giving yourchild clear fluids (water, apple juice or popsicles). Your child should be ableto eat and drink as usual within 12 hours of surgery.Please turn over
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