Care at home after a day surgery
- Quiet activities today with close supervision.
- Resume regular activities according to your surgeon’s instructions.
School
May go back to school as specified by his surgeon
May go back to school as specified by his surgeon
Bath
May have a bath the next day
Specific instructions
Medication
For pain, give Acetaminophen (Tylenol or Tempra) every 4 hours if needed.
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/she may be given a normal diet.
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.
Thao Le, N. & Julie Drolet, N. - Preoperative Assessment Clinic
Post-anesthesia Care Unit
7C Surgical Unit
Post-anesthesia Care Unit
7C Surgical Unit
