Postoperative precautions for pediatric syringomyelia include wound care, avoiding scratching the wound, avoiding strenuous exercise, paying attention to diet, and following the doctor’s instructions for medication.
1. Wound care: after the operation, we must pay attention to wound care, keep the wound clean and dry, and change the medicine on time.
2. Avoid scratching the wound: children have poor self-control, and it is easy for them to scratch the wound with their hands when the wound is painful after the operation, which can easily lead to wound infection, and parents have to take good care of their children to avoid it as much as possible.
3. Avoid strenuous exercise: avoid strenuous exercise after surgery, strenuous exercise may lead to wound tearing and delayed healing.
4. Pay attention to diet: After the operation, we should pay attention to the diet of light and at the same time rich and balanced nutrition, high-quality protein and foods rich in vitamin C, can ensure adequate nutrition, which will help wound healing.
5. Compliance with medication: After the operation, you need to follow the doctor’s instruction and take medication to prevent infections. In addition, you need to have regular follow-ups to know the wound healing status and whether there are any complications.
If there is any abnormality after the operation, you can consult the doctor in time for follow-up consultation, and make targeted treatment under the doctor’s guidance.