Post-Op Instructions: Adenoidectomy

NORMAL POSTOP COMPLAINTS

• Throat discomfort is minimal. Tylenol or Motrin usually provides sufficient pain relief.
• Neck pain and earaches are common, occurring in 5 to 7 days. Treat these with Children’s Motrin or Advil.
• Low-grade fever between 99-100 degrees. (May be worsened by a poor fluid intake).
• May have bad breath for up to 3 weeks.
• Significant nasal congestion, due to soft tissue swelling from the surgery. As the swelling goes down, a runny nose and cough are common (Resolves after two weeks).
• Slight bleeding from the nose, if patient becomes overactive too soon.

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• Fever greater than 102 degrees that does not respond to Acetaminophen (Tylenol) or Ibuprofen (Advil/Motrin).
• Severe nose bleed.
• Severe neck pain or neck pain that does not respond to Motrin/Advil in 48-72 hours.
• Persistent nausea or vomiting.

HOME CARE INSTRUCTIONS

• Begin with a clear liquid diet and progress to normal as your child feels like eating.
• Use Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and Advil (Motrin) for pain and discomfort.
• Child should rest at home for the first day postop.
• Gradually increase activity level to normal after 3-4days, avoiding vigorous activity for 3-4 days.

Please refer to this when the nurses call you post-operatively.