Mr. T. required the IABP for 24 hours, at which time it was weaned and removed....
Mr. T. required the IABP for 24 hours, at which time it was weaned and removed. The remainder of his postoperative course was uneventful, and he was discharged home 6 days after surgery. Discuss discharge teaching needs.
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Discharge teaching will include :-
- Monitoring the vital signs
- Any discomfort like breathing difficulty , anxiety , tachycardia , bleeding etc should reach the doctor immediately .
- Avoid stressful events
- Avoid weight lifting for 6weeks
- Eating a nutritious diet
- Importance of medicine compliance
- Importance of follow up visit
- keep the dressing clean ,dry for 24hours
- clean the area with mild soap and water and cover it with bandage
- inspect the groin area and report the physician if there is any bleeding that can be controlled by manual pressure for 10mins.
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