Nursing care after canthotomy is very important, which directly affects the effect of the operation. For the operator, to achieve the ideal effect, any details of postoperative care can not be relaxed.

1, preventing infection

It is very important to clean the wound after canthotomy. If the wound is not clean, it is easy to be infected, leading to the formation of wound scars. So be careful not to wet the wound when washing your face after canthus surgery. 0 ~ 2 days after 65438+ canthotomy, the dressing on the eye can be removed. If there is blood scab or secretion on the wound, it can be wiped with sterile saline or medical alcohol.

2. Prevention of hematoma

If small blood vessels are damaged during canthotomy or bleeding is not completely stopped during operation, the eyes will be impacted by the outside world after operation, and strenuous exercise or emotional change will cause bleeding, congestion or hematoma. In order to prevent the occurrence of the above complications, local wounds can be bandaged with pressure or cold compress with ice packs, but the pressure should not be too high to avoid eye damage. Once bleeding and severe hematoma appear after canthotomy, you should go to the hospital for follow-up in time.

3, quiet aftercare

There should be a quiet and comfortable environment to recuperate after canthus surgery. Indoor air should be fresh and circulated, and maintain a certain temperature. Increase protein's intake in diet, and eat more fruits and fresh vegetables. After canthotomy 1 week, don't watch TV and newspapers, and stay in bed in the first and a half position (raise the pillow) to avoid eye fatigue or low head position, which will aggravate the swelling of the wound.

Step 4 eat a reasonable diet

Pay attention to your diet, and avoid eating irritating foods such as peppers in the first few days after you open your eyes. There will be some pain in the wound on the day of canthus surgery, but it will gradually decrease with time.