After surgery does not fart refers to the postoperative not exhaust, can be through the abdominal massage, moderate activity, hot compresses and other methods to promote exhaust.
1. Abdominal massage: gently massage the abdomen in a clockwise direction to promote intestinal peristalsis and help exhaustion.
2. Moderate activities: If the patient can get out of bed after surgery, he can carry out moderate activities at the bedside accompanied by his family members or caregivers. If the patient is unable to get out of bed temporarily, he can turn over in bed and other small activities to promote intestinal peristalsis and help the purpose of exhaust.
3. Hot compresses: promote blood circulation through the heat effect, promote intestinal peristalsis, help exhaust.
Postoperative exhaust time is generally 24~48 hours, but the combination of the type of surgery, the patient’s condition, age and other factors, two hours to a week after the operation can be exhaust. If the patient does not pass gas for a long time after surgery, he/she should inform the doctor in time for professional examination and treatment.