How do they prep you for a tonsillectomy?
Your doctor may ask you to stop taking some medications or change dosages of medications several days before the surgery. Don’t eat anything after midnight before the scheduled surgery. Your surgeon should provide you with instructions about eating food and drinking liquids prior to reporting to the hospital.
What equipment is needed to perform a tonsillectomy?
The equipment required for tonsillectomy depends on the technique used. “Cold” tonsillectomy is performed using a Crowe-Davis or McIvor mouth gag, Allis clamp, no. 12 scalpel, curved Metzenbaum scissors, Fisher tonsil knife/dissector, Tyding snares, adenoidectomy curettes, and a St. Clair-Thompson adenoid forceps.
What do they do at a pre op appointment for tonsillectomy?
Most patients will be asked to see their primary care doctor to review their medical history and receive a physical. Some may also need an electrocardiogram (EKG), chest X-ray or blood work. This information will be faxed to your doctor, but it is your responsibility to schedule the appointment before your surgery.
What is pre op for tonsillectomy?
Pre-Operative Instruction for Tonsillectomy The patient will need tom remain without food or drink after midnight before the day of the procedure. Avoid use of over the counter medications unless authorized by your surgeon.
Do they put a breathing tube in during tonsillectomy?
Once asleep, a breathing tube will be placed through the mouth. During surgery the patient will be kept completely asleep by breathing gas given through this tube under the supervision of an anesthesiologist. The surgery takes about 30 minutes; it is performed through the open mouth.
Are there stitches in tonsillectomy?
You may have sutures (stitches). These usually dissolve on their own within three weeks after the operation. They do not usually need to be removed and will fall out by themselves.
Do they put a breathing tube in for a tonsillectomy?
Can you talk after a tonsillectomy?
Your post-surgery pain may come and go. It may be worse on the 1st or 2nd day after surgery. Talk as little as possible, if it is painful. Take pain medicine as directed.
How should you sleep after a tonsillectomy?
Sleep with your head elevated on 2-3 pillows for 3-4 days to help decrease swelling. Due to tissue swelling and throat discomfort, you may have little desire to drink for several days. However fluids are very important to prevent dehydration.
