What to check before hernia surgery

Before hernia surgery, the main thing to do is to check the size and location of the hernia and other related matters. Before the operation, parents should give their children a good bath and a good sleep, and do not let the baby eat about six hours before the operation. If the baby has a cold, cough, fever or other illnesses, be sure to tell the doctor in time before the operation to avoid accidents.

General preparations before surgery are divided into: General precautions 4-8 hours before surgery, ① Any food and water are strictly prohibited 4 hours before surgery. ② The child should get a good rest the night before the operation, and the parents should give the child a warm bath. ③ Find out in detail whether the child has symptoms such as cold, fever, cough, diarrhea and vomiting.

General preoperative examinations are divided into: ① Related specialist examinations: With the cooperation of the parents, the child will undergo a specialist examination: for example, checking the size, location, shape, texture, etc. of the hernia mass. After reduction, understand the condition of the inguinal canal and the size of the internal ring opening, and auscultate for bowel sounds. Perform a cough shock test and a scrotal light transmission test. At the same time, check whether the bilateral testicles are hypoplastic or cryptorchid, whether there are diseases such as spermatic cord and testicular hydrocele, varicocele, etc., and use B-ultrasound to assist diagnosis when necessary. ② Routine examinations include electrocardiogram, blood routine, four coagulation tests, chest X-ray, etc.

General precautions after surgery: ① After the child's vital signs are stable, he/she will be sent back to the ward for observation from the operating room. ② Closely observe changes in the patient's condition and report and handle any problems promptly. ③ Liquid food can be consumed only after fully awakening from anesthesia. ④ If the condition is stable, the patient can leave the hospital only after the doctor's examination and consent.

General precautions after returning home: ① Strengthen nutrition and eat light and easily digestible foods. ② Do not engage in excessive activity, running or jumping within one and a half months after the operation, and avoid constipation, coughing, crying, etc. to prevent recurrence. ③ Take medicine on time as prescribed by the doctor, keep the wound clean, change the dressing on the 3rd day after surgery, and remove the stitches on the 7th day.