Patient Information
General Info
After your surgery and anaesthetic, you may be at risk of falling or tripping. Please ensure you take care when moving around and we encourage you to rest and let your carer assist you for the remainder of the day.
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After your surgery and anaesthetic, you may be at risk of falling or tripping. Please ensure you take care when moving around and we encourage you to rest and let your carer assist you for the remainder of the day.
Please ensure you take care when;
- Going up and down stairs
- Getting in and out of the car
- Stepping onto gutters
- Going to the toilet
Nausea
If nausea does occur, it should only be temporary. If the nausea persists, avoid food but maintain fluids. If it does not resolve within 24 hours, it is important that you contact your doctor.
Sore throat
This may occur due to the anaesthetic assisting with your breathing. It usually resolves within 24 hours. Simple pain relief may help relieve this.
Tender arm or hand at injection site
This may occur due to local irritation from the needle, or the medication injected and can persist for several days. If your arm or hand look red or inflamed consult your doctor.
Infection
Please notify the clinical team at the Hospital should you have any redness, swelling, pain or discharge from your wound, or if you visit a doctor and are prescribed antibiotics for an infection within 30 days of your procedure