Discharge Advice for Parents after Day Case Surgery
1. If your child and family live further than 1 hour drive from this hospital, prior arrangements must be made for your child to stay in Adelaide on the night after discharge from hospital.
2. Public transport is not recommended. Transport home should be by private vehicle or taxi. When travelling home by car, a second responsible adult should be present to allow you to care for your child on the way home.
3. Your child should reduce their activities during the next 24 hours and be kept in a safe situation under adult supervision to help them fully recover from the anaesthetic and procedure.
4. Your child may return to school when fully recovered from the anaesthetic and as recommended by their surgeon.
5. Paracetamol (Panadol), if required for pain relief, may be continued 4 to 6 hourly for 24 hours or as recommended by the surgeon. If your child's pain relief is not adequate please contact your child's family doctor or surgeon.
6. There is no need for a special diet following day procedures. Contact your family doctor or surgeon if your child is unable to keep fluids down.
7. If your child's wound continues to bleed, please seek advice from your family doctor, your child's surgeon or the Hospital (08) 8161 7000
8. Nursing staff will phone your child's home the day after discharge to inquire about their condition.
9. Your child may return to sport and normal activities as recommended by their surgeon.
10. Their doctor will discuss your child's follow up appointments.
11. If you have any concerns after your child's discharge please telephone your child's :
Family Doctor
Private Surgeon
Women's & Children's Hospital (08) 8161 7000
12. In an emergency situation, please call an ambulance or take your child to the nearest doctor or hospital.
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