Post Angiogram Discharge Instructions :
Care of Your Incision :
- Take Tylenol for pain, no Aspirin.
- You may shower 24 hours after the procedure.
Allow steri strips (thin strips of Tape across the
incision) to remain in place until they fall off.
You may shower with these strips in place.
- Groin Site may be cleaned with Soap and water
only after 24 hours from procedure time and dry
site thoroughly
- Antibiotic Ointment aka Neosporin or Bacitracin
may be applied to incision. No powders or lotions.
- Site should be covered with band aid , a square
adhesive band aid works well, for 3 – 5 days
after the procedure, then you may leave incision
open to air.
- If band aid or dressing becomes wet, then remove
and apply new clean dressing / band aid.
- Do not sit in pool of water or bathtub for at
least one week until the incision completely heals.
Showering is permitted.
- Fluid intake is encouraged except for alcohol
for at least 24 hours.
- You may resume your regular diet.
Activity :
- Resume normal activity in 7 days, including driving,
letting pain be your guide.
- Limit lifting over 10 pounds for one week until
wound heals.
- Refrain from strenuous activity & excessive
stretching exercise for 5 - 7 days.
Normal Observations :
- Soreness or Tenderness that may last one week.
- Mild oozing from incision site.
- Possible bruising that could last for 2 weeks.
- Formation of a small lump (dime or quarter size)
which may last up to 6 weeks.
Call Doctor immediately if you experience the following…
- Significant bleeding that does not stop
after 10 minutes of applying Firm pressure directly
on the incision with a dressing.
- Increased swelling of groin or leg
- Unusual Pain at the groin or down the
leg.
- Signs of Infection : Redness, Warmth
to touch, Drainage ( other than a little blood on
the bandage ) , poorly healing incision, fever or
chills.
- Call Endovascular Surgeon if any of the
following above occur. ( 516 ) 255 - 9031.
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