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What should we watch out for after surgery?
Before the patient is discharged from the hospital, your family will be given detailed instructions that are individualized for the specific procedure performed. However, in general, patients should contact their doctor for any of the following after congenital heart surgery:
• redness, swelling, or oozing/bleeding from incision
• fever
• altered mental status, excessive fatigue
• feeding/eating problems
• prolonged or worsening pain
Patients who have had a sternotomy should avoid any activity that causes strain on the chest for at least 6-8 weeks, so that the breastbone can heal. For infants, avoid picking them up by arms (“scoop” them up instead); for older children and adults, avoid activities that involve pulling or pushing with arms as well as contact games/sports.
Before the patient is discharged from the hospital, your family will be given detailed instructions that are individualized for the specific procedure performed. However, in general, patients should contact their doctor for any of the following after congenital heart surgery:
• redness, swelling, or oozing/bleeding from incision
• fever
• altered mental status, excessive fatigue
• feeding/eating problems
• prolonged or worsening pain
Patients who have had a sternotomy should avoid any activity that causes strain on the chest for at least 6-8 weeks, so that the breastbone can heal. For infants, avoid picking them up by arms (“scoop” them up instead); for older children and adults, avoid activities that involve pulling or pushing with arms as well as contact games/sports.
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