After ASD Device Closure Precautions Post– Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) device closure, certain precations need to be taken care of by the patients especially in order to avert complications and have an uneventful recovery.ASD Closure (ad)
Postoperative Monitoring
After the procedure, patients are usually taken to an intensive care unit (ICU) for monitoring. This monitoring is very important as it will help health workers to intervene promptly in the case of any complications following surgery. Most patients have some degree of pain that can be alleviated with prescription medications. Initially they may need to have a ventilator with an implanted tube in the airway and breathing for them for several hours after surgery14.
Medication Guidelines
Patients are commonly treated with anticoagulants such as aspirin, clopidogrel to prevent blood clotting. We often use these medications for at least six months after the procedure. Finally, the patient may need to receive antibiotics prior to any dental or medical procedures during this period (to decrease his risk of developing infections like endocarditis) 45.
Activity Restrictions
During the early days following discharge, patients should avoid physical activities to give time for their groin (cather site) to properly heal. Do not drive for at least 24 hours after leaving the hospital and avoid physical activities during exercise practice over next few weeks. Showering is allowed after 24 hours, but patients need to wait a week before taking tub baths because of the potential for developing infection45.
Signs of Complications
They should look for signs of problems, such as more redness or pain at the catheter site or secretions from the skin. If patients experience fever, or other noticeable changes in health status they should seek medical consultation. If there is bleeding at the site of insertion, firm pressure should be applied for 15 minutes (or until any bleeding has stopped) or then obtain emergency services14.
Long-term Considerations
Patients are required to notify all healthcare providers about their ASD closure device for six months after the procedure. It guarantees an adequate care to prevent future complications related with the device45.
Therefore, following such precautions diligently could considerably improve the outcome of delivering recovery per ASD device closure.
