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THYROIDECTOMY (Post operative care (Semi fowler position with head…
THYROIDECTOMY
Post operative care
Semi fowler position with head supported
Observe bleeding from the wound
Keep clip removal at bedside
Be alert for signs of laboured breathing
Observe signs of tetany
Monitor vital signs frequently
Tracheostomy at bedside
Assess dressing for drainage
Pre operative care
Avoid stimulants
Educae the patient about the procedure
High caloric intake
Provide emotional support
Teaching to include demonstration of how to support neck
Complications
Hemorrhage
Infection
Low blood calcium level
Hypothyroidism
Recurrent laryngeal nerve injury
Realated conditions
Goiter
Overactive thyroid(hyethyroidism)
Thyroid cancer
Multi nodular goiter
Definition
Surgical removal of all or part of the thyroid gland