Appendectomy is
Surgery to remove the appendix
wormwood Excess is the phrase
About a small pod coming out of
Large intestine. appendix clogged
worms sometimes become contaminated
and swollen Symptoms include
appendicitis feeling pain
In the abdomen, on the right side
Lower, fever, weakness
appetite, nausea and vomiting in a
The case of appendicitis may burst
You become very ill.
To perform this surgery,
4 to 3 incisions the doctor made
Abdominal surgery.
to prepare
The doctor must be informed of the medications the child is taking.
Prescriptions and medications that the child is taking
Over-the-counter vitamins and herbs.
If the child is allergic to some of the
Kinds of medicines, foods or any of the things
Other, tell the workers.
• Your child should not drink anything until after the surgery.
during surgery
• Your child will wear the hospital uniform.
An intravenous (cannula) is ed into a vein
To inject medicines and liquids through it.
Your child will be given some medicine to sleep while
surgery. The medicine will be given through a vein or mask
facial.
The abdomen is cleaned and sheets are placed over your child to maintain it
On the cleanliness of the surgical area.
Surgical incisions are made inside the child''s abdomen.
The appendix is removed.
•:The surgical incisions are then closed using
‰ Gauze and plaster bandage
‰, are Steri-StripsTM type sterile tapes
Special from medical plaster
‰ Dermabond® Special Adhesive
•, or Opsite a transparent bandage is placed, it is called
Bandages on wounds.
after surgery
in the hospital
The child is transferred to a recovery unit or aftercare
) Anesthesia PACU is closely monitored
To make sure he wakes up and is fine.
The child''s breathing and pressure are always checked
and pulse.
Your doctor will talk to you about your surgery
for your child.
The child will need to get out of bed and to
Walk after surgery. This helps to be prepared.
The intestines to work, and helps the child to breathe regularity
and blood circulation.
The child may go home the next day
For surgery if he is able to walk and take medication
Orally, it is drinking clear liquids.
The medicines that were given to your child during the surgery will make him
24 He feels sleepy. The child should be closely monitored for
An hour after going home.
at home
• The child should get plenty of rest.
Be sure to administer medications as instructed
the doctor.
Please contact your child''s doctor to schedule a visit
Follow-up.
You must follow the instructions given to you by your doctor about
How to care for surgical incisions in a child.
‰ : Steri-StripsTM will sterile tapes
The straps fall off on their own. No need to remove it
Unless the doctor says it is appropriate to do so.
‰ : The patch will separate from Dermabond®
Baby''s skin with wound healing. must maintain
Dermabond® for dry wounds covered with
One day after surgery.
‰ : Leave this bandage in place. Will Opsite
Fall off within one to two weeks. There is no need
Take it off unless your child''s doctor says it''s appropriate
did that.
•Your child can take a shower. The child should not be allowed
Bathing in the tub or swimming for one week
after surgery. Wash the wounds carefully with soap and water
And make sure to dry it.
