Peripheral Nerve Surgery (Nerve Repair or Reconstruction): Hvornår du skal kontakte lægen

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• Severe sudden headache unlike any previously experienced
• New seizure or convulsive episode
• New weakness or numbness beyond the expected surgical territory
• New difficulty speaking or understanding speech
• New vision changes such as double vision, blurred vision, or visual field loss
• Confusion, disorientation, or sudden change in mental status
• Clear watery drainage from any wound suggesting unexpected fluid collection
• Loss of consciousness or unresponsiveness
• Heavy bleeding from the surgical wound that does not stop with gentle pressure
• Severe neck stiffness accompanied by fever suggesting meningitis
• Signs of vascular compromise in the operative limb: sudden pallor, cold extremity, absent pulse, or rapidly expanding swelling
• Wound dehiscence or exposed tendon, nerve, or hardware
• Compartment syndrome signs: severe limb pain out of proportion, pain with passive stretch of fingers or toes, tense swelling
• Fever above 38.5°C (101.3°F) persisting beyond postoperative day 3
• Worsening redness, swelling, or drainage at the surgical wound
• Persistent pain not relieved by prescribed medication
• New subtle neurological changes such as increased weakness or altered sensation in the operative territory
• Behavioral or cognitive changes noticed by family members
• Increasing fatigue or excessive sleepiness beyond what was expected
• Splint or brace causing pressure sores, numbness, or pain
• Increasing neuropathic pain (burning, electric, or shooting sensations) that is worsening rather than stable

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• Smerteniveau (0–10) og hvor det er
• Al medicin du har taget de seneste 24 timer
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