05/08/2026
Flying after surgery: venous risk and individual decision
Why no single flight time is suitable for all operations, what factors should be assessed, and how to prepare the airline, insurance, and assistance company.
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04/08/2026
Pill organizer after an operation: avoid double doses and errors
A pill organizer can make the organization visible, but only after verification of the discharge treatment with the pharmacist, doctor or nurse.
03/08/2026
What to eat after an operation? Tolerance, hydration, and guidelines
There is no universal postoperative menu. Guidelines for resuming drinks and food depend on the procedure, tolerance, and instructions.
02/08/2026
Post-operative grasping forceps: autonomy without forced bending
How to choose and test a grasping grip without circumventing a restriction of movement, increasing the risk of falling or replacing the advice of an occupational therapist.
01/08/2026
Smoking before or after an operation: risks and help to quit
Why tobacco is a factor in an intervention, how to inform the team and build a suitable cessation support without hiding a difficulty or a relapse.
31/07/2026
Which thermometer should I use to monitor my temperature after an operation?
The best thermometer is above all one whose method is suitable, understood, and reproducible. Useful criteria to consider before buying.
30/07/2026
Surgical wound that reopens: protect without delaying assessment
Surgical margins that are separating must be assessed. Actions to avoid, information to transmit, and signs of emergency must be identified.
29/07/2026
Compression stocking aid: choosing and using an aid without damaging the stocking
A donning aid can reduce effort, but it must match the stocking, mobility, and technique learned with a professional.
28/07/2026
Hematoma after surgery: progression and warning signs
A bruise may accompany recovery, but rapid or tense swelling should be reported. These are the signs to observe and call for help without improvising.
27/07/2026
Clothing that is easy to put on after an operation: practical criteria
Concrete criteria for preparing clothing compatible with reduced mobility, a dressing or a splint, without buying a universal promise.
