Care at home after a herniography, hydrocelectomy, or an orchidopexy
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Activities
Activities
Quiet activities today with close supervision.
After 24 hours:
- Under 4 years old: no restriction but close supervision;
- 4-10 years old: no bicycle, gym or sports for 2 weeks;
- Over 10 years old: no bicycle, gym or sports for 4-6 weeks;
- no competitive sports for 2 months.
School
School
May go back to school after 3-5 days.
Bath
Bath
Sponge bath for the first 48 hours, then begin tub baths.
Dressing
Dressing
No special wound care. Keep the area dry and clean. Remove the dressing at home as instructed by the surgeon (usually one week after the surgery).
Medication
Medication
For pain, give Acetaminophen (Tylenol or Tempra) every 4 hours if needed.
Diet
Diet
- Give water, apple juice, popsicle, flat Ginger ale or Jell-O for one to two hours.
- If tolerated, proceed with a soft diet such as soup, yogourt, ice cream and cereal.
- Tomorrow, he may be given a normal diet.
Parents please note
Parents please note
If you are concerned, please call the Montreal Children’s Hospital at 514-412-4400 and ask for the physician on call, or come to the emergency room of the hospital.
Revised 2009
Thao Le, N. & Julie Drolet, N. - Preoperative Assessment Clinic
Post-anesthesia Care Unit
7C Surgical Unit
