Welcome back! This is the continuation of how to take care of a patient after surgery. Post surgical care is a tricky task to do, so have yourself educated today. Here are three more tips on post surgical care:
Nutrition is key.
Food is definitely needed in order for the patient to regain his/her energy. Ask your doctor or nutritionist about the right food for the patient to eat. Sometimes, in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and other health institutions, food is already tailored according to the patient’s condition. But if you just brought your newly discharged patient to his/her home, then it is best to ask the doctor about the right food he/she should eat. For patients who went through a surgery involving the digestive tract, a tube might be placed into the stomach as an alternative source of nutrients. Some patients who undergo surgeries might not be able to eat for a week or more, so alternative sources of food are given by the doctors. If your patient has a go-signal from the doctor to eat, serve him/her with nutritious and soft food. Don’t serve too hard to chew or digest food to prevent any complications or choking.
Rehabilitation Therapy
Your doctor might recommend you or your loved one to undergo a specific rehabilitation therapy in order to attain speedy recovery. The therapy may focus on occupational, physical or speech aspects of your body. For those who went under brain surgery, a psychiatrist, neurologist or a doctor might recommend therapies that constantly checks and improves your brain activity and mental health. Do not neglect rehabilitation therapies as it can be a catalyst for recovery.
Get assistance.
You might not be able to perform all the tasks and provide care for the patient, especially if you have a job or anything else that occupies most of your time. If you need assistance, you can offer your loved one a home at Friendship Manor without having to sacrifice a large sum of money! Friendship Manor is a skilled nursing facility that has a wide array of services, especially for post surgical care. We provide our clients/patients with the warm living environment they need for a fast and convenient recovery. Our living facility has private rooms, a 24-hour emergency call system, security system, fully furnished rooms, meals with beverages, housekeeping and grooming services. You can visit your loved one 24/7. Above all, we have a trustworthy and dedicated staff that will deliver all services to your loved one. What are you waiting for? Call us now at 618-327-3041! Or visit us at 485 S. Friendship Dr. Nashville, IL 62263.
