How to properly care for teratoma after surgery

Teratoma is an ovarian tumor that originates from ovarian germ cells. It is not developed after a woman becomes pregnant with a freak, but is caused by abnormal proliferation of germ cells. It is generally treated surgically. So how should we properly care for teratoma after surgery?

The body position after surgery is determined by the surgery and anesthesia method. Patients undergoing general anesthesia should lie flat without pillows, with their heads tilted to one side to prevent vomitus and secretions from entering the trachea; patients undergoing epidural anesthesia should lie flat without pillows for 6 to 8 hours. A semi-recumbent position can be adopted the next morning after surgery, which is beneficial for reducing wound pain, wound healing, and abdominal drainage.

Observation of vital signs, condition, and wounds After the patient returns to the ward, promptly consult the operating room staff about the patient's intraoperative condition and postoperative precautions. Measure blood pressure, pulse, and respiration every 30 minutes and record them once for 7 consecutive times. Measure blood pressure, pulse, and respiration once every hour for a total of 4 times, and then measure blood pressure, pulse, and respiration once every 4 hours until 24 hours after surgery. In case of abnormalities, follow the doctor's instructions and observe whether the wound has bleeding or vaginal bleeding.

Observation and care of urinary catheters and drainage tubes: Keep all tubes unobstructed. Do not pull, bend, or fall off during treatment, activities, or turning over. Observe the color, properties, and amount of the drainage fluid, discover problems promptly and solve them promptly, and replace all tubes regularly.

Diet: Patients should fast for 6 hours after surgical anesthesia, and can eat liquid diet without sugar or milk afterwards. After the patient's anus is exhausted after surgery, they can eat semi-liquid food, and after defecation, they can eat normal food. Patients are encouraged to eat high-protein and high-vitamin diets to enhance the body's immunity, promote wound healing, and keep bowel movements smooth.

Pain care: After the anesthesia effect wears off, the patient will experience wound pain. Severe and persistent pain will make the patient anxious and restless, and he or she will refuse to turn over, be examined, and be cared for. Therefore, it is necessary to give correct treatment according to the patient's specific situation to ensure that the patient gets enough rest.

Basic care: Bedridden patients should take good care of their skin and keep the bed sheets clean, dry and flat. Patients with indwelling catheters should scrub the perineum twice a day to prevent urinary tract infections.

Postoperative health guidance After surgery, patients are encouraged to cough and take deep breaths, and to get out of bed and move around early, which is beneficial to promote good respiratory function and prevent lung infection. At the same time, patients are told not to do physical labor, sexual intercourse and bathing within 3 months after surgery. Regular follow-up is required after discharge. If vaginal bleeding or abnormal secretions occur, patients should be seen in the hospital in time.