Postoperative Pain Protocol

Pain Protocol (dosage to be used per patient’s weight)

1. Ibuprofen every 6 hours
2. Valium (dosage is 0.1 to 0.2 mg per kg) every 6 hours
3. Acute Post Op Pain - Oxycodone every 6 hours
4. After acute phase(if needed) :Tylenol with Codeine every 4 hours as needed for pain

Bowel Regimen

1. Colace twice a day as ordered
2. MiraLax daily with juice

Tips to Increase Bowel Activity

• Plenty of fluids
• Eating Diet high in fiber (example eat one serving of Raisin Bran or other high fiber cereals, every day One or two glasses of warmed prune juice)
• Increasing activity as much as possible

Activity

• Patient may experience swelling and or bruising in the peri area
• If there is swelling under the scrotum, fold a small towel or wash cloth underneath
• Use ice for at least 20 minutes every hour
• Turn the patient every couple of hours
• Elevate the affected extremity

Position techniques

• SPICA chair
• Bean bag chair
• Wheelchair
• Wagon
• Oversized couch with pillows
• Bed with pillows