Post-Operative Care Protocol
Medical Center
PATIENT:
The First 24–48 Hours (Critical Window)
Task 2
Pain Management:
Incision Care:
Keep the dressing clean and dry.
Do not remove original surgical dressings unless explicitly instructed by the surgeon.
Check for
Circulation:
Step 1: The First 24–48 Hours (Critical Window)
Step 2:
Step 3: Pain Management:
Administer medications on a schedule rather than waiting for pain to become severe. Log the time and dosage meticulously.
Step 4: Keep the dressing clean and dry.
Step 5: Do not remove original surgical dressings unless explicitly instructed by the surgeon.
Step 6: Check for
Step 7: Circulation:
Encourage ankle pumps (flexing feet up and down) and frequent position changes to prevent blood clots (DVT).