Advice for patients before and after surgery

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During the recovery period after surgery, it is an important matter that should not be neglect. Because in addition to helping the body recover after surgery to return to normal life faster. It also helps reduce fatigue and restores the mind to be refresh and bright again.

Preoperative care

  • Avoid eating or drinking any type of food at least 6 hours before surgery to prevent the problem of aspiration of food particles into the trachea and lungs during anesthesia.
  • You should shower, wash your hair, and wash your face thoroughly. Avoid using any creams and cosmetics. Cut your nails short and remove nail polish on your hands and feet to help doctors and nurses notice any abnormalities that may occur from lack of oxygen during and after surgery. 
  • Remove all valuables and jewelry such as rings, hair clips, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, glasses, watches เว็บพนันออนไลน์ UFABET สมัครง่าย โปรโมชั่นมากมาย, contact lenses, and removable dentures to prevent them from falling out and blocking the windpipe during surgery. 
  • Urinate and defecate properly before entering the operating room.
  • Do not shave the area where the surgery will be perform by yourself.
  • It is recommend to refrain from smoking at least 30 days before surgery.

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Prevent scarring: After surgery, the doctor usually covers the wound with a waterproof plaster. This makes it easier for the patient to shower and reduces the chance that the surgical wound will get wet. Causing the wound to heal slower than normal. After that, when the wound starts to dry, you may switch to using a silicone sheet that helps reduce the raised scar called a keloid and helps prevent water from getting on the wound to some extent.

Good nutrition will help you recover faster after surgery: Did you know that after surgery, the need for protein will increase from 1 gram of protein per kilogram of body weight to 1.5-3 grams per kilogram of body weight? And foods with good fats such as olive oil, bran oil, nuts such as almonds, peanuts help the surgical wound heal faster.

Finally, patients should eat good food and avoid foods that are harmful to the body, such as foods high in sugar because they will cause fluctuations in blood sugar levels. Also, avoid drinking sports drinks because they contain sodium, which makes swelling harder to reduce. Undercooked foods, fermented foods, and alcoholic beverages should be avoid.