Significance of Post-operative care
Post-operative care, according to the text, encompasses the crucial actions taken after a surgical procedure to promote healing and prevent complications. This includes a range of practices such as medication, dietary recommendations, and wound care. It also involves monitoring vital signs, managing pain, and providing instructions for hygiene and recovery. The primary goal of post-operative care is to ensure the patient's proper healing and overall well-being.
Synonyms: Post-surgical care, Aftercare, Post-operative management, Rehabilitation care, Postoperative management, Post-surgery care
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Hindu concept of 'Post-operative care'
Post-operative care in Hinduism involves immediate mobilization, cleanliness, and warm fomentation. It also includes treatments like sitz baths, medication, and dietary adjustments to promote healing, prevent complications, and maximize surgical benefits. It is a crucial part of Shalya Tantra.
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) This involves Avachoornana with specific ingredients, Tila Taila Seka, Snehapana, and Virechana, followed by flap division after wound healing.[1] (2) Ksharsutra treatment has high success rate and least recurrence rate when compared to standard treatment modalities.[2] (3) Post Operative Care involves specific actions taken after the surgery, such as sitz baths, medication, and dietary recommendations to promote healing and prevent complications.[3] (4) This includes instructions to mobilize immediately after surgery, perform warm fomentation, and keep the operated area clean and dry, along with weekly Kshara Sutra changes.[4] (5) This is a type of care where leeches are currently used after reimplanted fingers, skin grafts, and breast reconstructions.[5]
The concept of Post-operative care in scientific sources
Post-operative care encompasses guidelines, treatments, and management provided after surgery. It focuses on promoting healing, preventing complications, and ensuring patient recovery. This includes wound care, medication, monitoring, and rehabilitation, emphasizing its crucial role in influencing outcomes.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This aspect of treatment is similar regardless of the cancer stage, potentially impacting cost evaluations.[6] (2) This refers to the care the patients receive after surgery, which can influence the outcome, as described in the text.[7] (3) Post-operative care refers to the medical care provided to a patient after surgery, and the text mentions its importance in influencing outcomes.[8] (4) Medical care following surgery that is critical for a patient's recovery, including monitoring blood pressure and other vital signs.[9] (5) Monitoring and management of a patient’s recovery after surgery, including assessment of troponin levels.[10]
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) This is the care provided after an operation, and in the context of the text, physiotherapy techniques are adapted for any thoracic surgical procedure.[11] (2) The care given after surgery, and the contributions of good physiotherapy to early post-operative care and to rehabilitation are inestimable, but these must be consistent.[12] (3) This is the care provided after surgery, and the contributions of good physiotherapy to this care, along with pre-operative management and rehabilitation efforts, are inestimable.[13] (4) The care and treatment provided after surgery, which includes exercise rehabilitation, and is crucial for minimizing muscle atrophy and weakness resulting from immobilization of the leg.[14] (5) This refers to the care provided to patients after surgery, and the text stresses the significance of this care, especially respiratory physiotherapy, for the patient's survival.[15]
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) The treatment and monitoring of patients following a surgical procedure, with new protocols potentially guided by the study's findings.[16] (2) This refers to the care and treatment provided to a patient after a surgical procedure.[17] (3) It is an important part of treating a patient under tracheostomy, with problems and complications arising which in many cases can be prevented.[18] (4) The close monitoring of patients, including chest radiographs, to ensure adequate lung expansion and monitor for any complications.[19] (5) Medical attention and management provided to a patient after surgery.[20]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) This is the care provided after the surgical procedure is complete, including monitoring vital signs, providing pain management, and ensuring the child recovers fully from anaesthesia before discharge.[21]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Medical management and support provided to patients after a surgical procedure to ensure proper recovery and prevent complications.[22]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) It is the care given after surgery, which included intravenous administration of antibiotic agents, and removal of a nasal package 1 day after surgery.[23] (2) Post-operative care includes the management and support provided to patients after surgery, encompassing pain management, monitoring for complications, and facilitating recovery.[24]