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POST OP INSTRUCTIONS: LARYNGOSCOPY |
POSTOPERATIVE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR LARYNGOSCOPY
The following guidelines should help you
during the first week after examination of
your voice box and related structures.
Although individual responses vary following
any operation, you can expect to return to
normal in about one to two weeks.
ACTIVITY: Rest and stay quiet the day of
surgery. Rest your voice as much as possible
in the first week after surgery. No yelling
or whispering. Humidification is also quite
helpful. Try not to cough hard or clear your
throat excessively. Do not drive or operate
dangerous equipment the day of surgery or
while taking pain medication, if prescribed.
DIET: After discharge from the hospital or
surgery center, adequate fluids are
essential and may be given in almost any
form such as water, soda, juice, jello or
popsicles. Encourage fluids for at least 10
days. Drinking citrus fruit juices,
pineapple and tomato juice may sting due to
the acid, and should be discouraged. Soft
foods are tolerated best at first and should
be encouraged. Highly seasoned or very
scratchy food should be avoided. Normal diet
can be advanced as tolerated. Following
guidelines for acid reflux may be helpful.
PAIN: In most instances, Tylenol will be
sufficient.
BLEEDING: This should be minimal to
nonexistent. Call the office if excessive
bleeding is noted.
FEVER: Very slight elevations of temperature
during the first few days are usual. If the
temperature above 101.5 degrees, please
contact us.
VOMITING: Nausea and vomiting may occur
following anesthesia and usually clears
after the first day. If persistent nausea
and vomiting occurs after the first day at
home, please contact us.
DIFFICULTY SWALLOWING: Due to the nature of
this procedure, there will be some
discomfort with swallowing. Call the office
if the discomfort is excessive.
MEDICATIONS: Medication may be prescribed to
help control pain, take as directed. You may
also use Tylenol or Acetaminophen. If you
have been prescribed an antibiotic take as
directed. You may resume any other
medications that you use regularly. If
taking pain medications, avoid drinking
alcohol or other dangerous situations. OTC
medications that reduce acid reflux such as
Pepcid Complete are suggested even if you
don't experience heartburn.
DO NOT TAKE ASPIRIN OR ASPIRIN CONTAINING
MEDICATIONS FOR AT LEAST 3 WEEKS.
FOLLOW-UP VISIT TO THE OFFICE: If a
postoperative appointment has not been made
for you, please call the office the day
after surgery to arrange an appointment
within one to two weeks following the
surgery. Please discuss the results of
biopsies taken to your fullest satisfaction
at the post op visit.
PROBLEMS AND QUESTIONS: For any problems
that arise, or to ask any questions, please
call the office during regular business
hours. Drs. Berghash, Lanza, and Zeiders are on
call after hours and weekends for
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