Appendicitis perforation is a serious surgical emergency. After operation, anti-infective care after discharge is essential to prevent complications and promote physical rehabilitation. The following is a detailed guide to anti-infective care after discharge from perforated appendicitis, which aims to help patients recover better.
1. Understand the recovery
after operation
First, patients need to understand the recovery process after appendicitis perforation surgery. After surgery, the body needs a period of time to repair damaged tissues and organs, and the immune system will actively deal with the possible risk of infection. Therefore, patients should pay close attention to their physical condition, such as body temperature, wound condition, defecation, and regular follow-up, so that doctors can timely understand the recovery situation and give guidance.
Keep the wound clean and dry
1. Wound cleaning: After discharge, the patient should clean wound regularly. Gently wipe the wound with normal saline or mild disinfectant solution (such as iodophor) to avoid direct washing of the wound. Clean gently to avoid injury to the wound.
2. Keep the wound dry: Keeping the wound dry is the key to prevent infection. Patients should avoid contact with water or other liquids, especially when bathing, and waterproof dressings can be used to protect the wound. If the wound is accidentally wet, the dressing should be changed immediately and disinfected.
3. Rational use of antibiotics
After
surgery, doctors usually prescribe antibiotics to prevent infection. Patients should take antibiotics strictly according to medical supervision, and should not increase or decrease the dosage or stop taking antibiotics at will. At the same time, attention should be paid to observe the reactions after medication, such as allergic reactions, gastrointestinal discomfort, etc., should be timely medical consultation.
4. Adjust eating habits
1. Gradually transitional diet: After appendicitis perforation surgery, the digestive function of patients will be affected to a certain extent. Therefore, the diet should gradually transition from liquid diet to semi-liquid diet, and then gradually return to normal diet. In the early stage, light food such as millet congee and rice soup can be eaten to avoid greasy, spicy and stimulating food.
2. Nutritional intake: With the recovery of the body, patients should gradually increase the intake of protein, vitamins and minerals, such as lean meat, fish, eggs, fresh vegetables and fruits, to promote wound healing and physical rehabilitation.
5. Proper exercise and rest
1. Proper activity: After the operation, patients should get out of bed as soon as possible to promote intestinal peristalsis and prevent intestinal adhesion. However, activities should be moderate, avoiding strenuous exercise and overwork.
2. Adequate rest: Adequate rest and sleep are essential for physical recovery. Patients should try to avoid bad habits such as staying up late and fatigue in order to promote physical rehabilitation.
6. Regular follow-up and monitoring
1. Regular follow-up: After discharge, the patient should follow the doctor’s advice for regular follow-up, so that the doctor can understand the recovery situation and give guidance in time. During the follow-up visit, medical records and relevant examination reports should be brought so that doctors can better assess the recovery.
2. Monitor body temperature and symptoms: Patients should pay close attention to their body temperature changes and symptoms, such as fever, abdominal pain, diarrhea and other symptoms, and should seek medical advice in time.
Psychological Adjustment and Emotional Management
Appendicitis perforation surgery will have a certain psychological and emotional impact on patients. Patients should maintain a positive and optimistic attitude, relax their mood and relieve pressure by communicating with others and participating in relaxed and pleasant activities. If necessary, they can seek the help of professional psychological counselors.
To sum up, the anti-infection nursing after discharge of appendicitis perforation involves many aspects, including understanding the postoperative recovery, keeping the wound clean and dry, rational use of antibiotics, adjusting dietary habits, proper exercise and rest, regular follow-up and monitoring, psychological adjustment and emotional management, etc. Patients should be nursed strictly according to medical supervision in order to promote physical rehabilitation and prevent complications.
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