Chiari Decompression (Surgery to Relieve Pressure at the Base of the Skull): Hvornår du skal kontakte lægen

Kontakt dit kirurgiske team inden for få timer

• Clear watery fluid leaking from the incision or nose (CSF leak)
• Severe headache with stiff neck, fever, and light sensitivity (meningitis concern)
• New or worsening weakness, numbness, or difficulty swallowing
• New trouble breathing or severe difficulty coordinating swallowing
• Sudden severe worsening headache or loss of consciousness
• Expanding fluid collection or bulge under the incision
• Fever above 38.5°C after post-operative day 3
• Worsening incision redness, drainage, warmth, or swelling
• Persistent headache poorly controlled by medication
• Worsening dizziness, balance problems, or visual disturbance
• Persistent nausea or vomiting

Hav dine oplysninger klar, når du ringer

• Navnet på din operation (Chiari Decompression (Surgery to Relieve Pressure at the Base of the Skull)) og datoen for din operation
• Din aktuelle temperatur
• Smerteniveau (0–10) og hvor det er
• Al medicin du har taget de seneste 24 timer
• En beskrivelse af såret (rødme, væske, åbning)