Cold compress-cold compress within 3 days after operation
Efficacy: 2 days after operation is the time when the wound blood vessels are easy to bleed. At this time, ice compress can make the blood vessels in the operation site contract in cold weather, reduce bleeding and be beneficial to recovery.
There are two common cold compress methods:
Ice pack application: This is a dry cold application method, which is especially effective when there is ice. In an ice bag made of rubber, half a bag of crushed ice (or cold water) is filled, the bag is laid flat on the table to raise the bag mouth, the bag body is lightly pressed by hand to exhaust the gas in the bag, then the bag mouth is tied tightly, the surface moisture is dried, and the bag is placed on the surgical site.
The cold compress time is generally 20 ~ 30 minutes, which can be repeated several times a day.
Wet cold compress method: use a basin to hold cold water (you can put ice cubes in winter, and it is best to use newly obtained well water in summer), soak two small towels or gauze in the basin, take it out and twist it into a semi-dry state, and apply it to the affected area.
Change the compress every 4 ~ 5 minutes, and apply it for 20 ~ 30 minutes each time, which can be repeated every day.
Hot compress-hot compress can only be started 4 or 5 days after operation.
Efficacy: Hot compress can raise body surface temperature, stretch subcutaneous tissue, relax and expand spasmodic capillaries, accelerate blood flow, promote metabolism, promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, promote granulation and diminish inflammation, relieve swelling and pain, and soften scar tissue.
There are two common methods of hot compress:
Hot water bag method: it belongs to a kind of dry hot compress method. Check whether the hot water bag leaks, then inject hot water (preferably 60℃ ~ 70℃) to 2/3 of the bag capacity, exhaust gas, tie the bag mouth tightly, dry the water outside the bag, and put it into a cloth cover or wrap it with cloth for later use.
Generally, hot compress lasts 20-30 minutes each time, 3-4 times a day. If there is no thermos, you can also use thermos to compress it.