After Surgery
Congratualtions on completing surgery
Your stay at the hosptila after your surgery is to monitor your vitals to ensure there are no complications before being discharged fromt he hospital.
Patients are ready for discharge home once the following criteria are met:
- you are medically stable (vital signs stable, voiding on own, no nausea and vomiting, your pain is controlled and you are tolerating your diet)
- you are able to manage activities of daily living, dressing, bathing, toileting (some patients will require home care as per Occupational Therapy assessments)
- you are able to mobilize independently, you can get in and out of bed on your own, on and off the toilet on your own, you can walk independently the distance required for each individual, and you can manage stairs if required
- you can administer your blood thinner, dalteparin (Fragmin), acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) or rivaroxaban (Xarelto) for 28-35 days for hip patients or 14days following discharge for knee patients
- for certain low-risk patients, hip replacements can now be done as outpatient procedures, meaning that the patient can go home on the same day as the surgery
- Arrange any supportive care (including a driver), if needed, in preparation for discharge from hospital.