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Postprandial somnolence (colloquially known as food coma, after-dinner dip, or "the itis") is a normal state of drowsiness or lassitude following a meal. Postprandial somnolence has two components: a general state of low energy related to activation of the parasympathetic nervous system in response to mass in the gastrointestinal tract , and a ...
Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is the phenomenon of nausea, vomiting, or retching experienced by a patient in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) or within 24 hours following a surgical procedure.
Nothing by mouth is an American medical instruction meaning to withhold food and fluids. It is also known as nil per os (npo or NPO), a Latin phrase that translates to English as "nothing through the mouth".
Ah, the post-operative fever. It’s an extremely common issue with surgeries, and you see it regularly when dealing both with inpatient procedures or outpatient surgeries like your son’s.
Depending on the use of inhalation anesthestics, post operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is one of the most common complications to monitor in the immediate postoperative period. [5] Patients do receive antiemetic medications, such as Ondansetron and Dexamethasone, during the surgical procedure if the patient is at risk for it. [1]
A tracheo-esophageal puncture (or tracheoesophageal puncture) is a surgically created hole between the trachea (windpipe) and the esophagus (food pipe) in a person who has had a total laryngectomy, a surgery where the larynx (voice box) is removed. The purpose of the puncture is to restore a person’s ability to speak after the vocal cords ...
These 6 ‘Healthy’ Foods Won't Help You Lose Weight, Nutritionist Warns The best way to boost citrus intake is to eat it raw or add it to a vitamin-packed juice, according to Saphier.
Late postoperative care involves careful observation for anastomotic leaks, patient change to a clear liquid diet, and managing potential nausea and vomiting. [60] After discharge, the focus shifts to dietary management, starting with a full liquid diet and gradually incorporating soft, solid foods.