Care of incision anti-infection after breast cancer surgery

Patients after surgery, due to hematoma, foreign body, the body's defenses are weakened and radiotherapy, chemotherapy and bone marrow immune suppression caused by the wound susceptible. In addition to the patients before surgery to improve immunity, application of appropriate antibiotics. Post-operative care is also very important.

1, after the operation to observe the vital signs of patients, especially in body temperature. If the patient body temperature, and wound pain, wound infection is prompt. Hyperthermia, physical cooling should prevent the excessive consumption of patients with physical fitness.

2, after surgery to keep the wound dry. If family members or patients found that the wound exudate or excessive bleeding, pollution dressing, dressing change should inform your doctor promptly to prevent wound infection.

3, if found in patients with chronic non-healing surgical incision, and infection, should be in a sterile condition to the hospital cut down treatment of the wound to remove foreign bodies within the wound. Promote the growth of granulation tissue, so that wound healing.

4, after the operation, should provide a favorable environment for patients, relatives and friends do not let too many visits to ensure patients have adequate rest and sleep, sedation can be applied when necessary. Also to avoid cross-infection.

5, to enhance the nutritional intake of patients after surgery. Increase the body's immune system, promote wound healing.