Post-Operative Assistance & Wound Care

Post-Operative Assistance & Wound Care – Specialized Recovery Support at Home

At Nurse4You Home Care, we provide expert post-operative care and wound management to help patients heal safely and comfortably in their own homes. Our skilled nursing team and caregivers assist with recovery after surgery—reducing complications, preventing infections, and promoting faster healing.

Our Post-Operative & Wound Care Services

1. Surgical Recovery Support

🩹 Incision & Wound Care

  • Sterile dressing changes with Doctors or Physician orders adherence

  • Monitoring for signs of infection (redness, swelling, discharge)

  • Staple/suture removal (as directed by the surgeon)

💊 Medication Management

  • Pain relief administration

  • Antibiotic scheduling

  • Preventing medication interactions

🚶 Mobility & Safety Assistance

  • Help with walking, transfers, and fall prevention

  • Guidance on movement restrictions (e.g., no heavy lifting)

  • Assistance with prescribed exercises for rehabilitation

2. Specialized Wound Care (LPN Services)

🔍 Assessment & Treatment

  • Diabetic ulcer care

  • Pressure sore (bed sore) prevention & treatment

  • Various other wounds within LPN scope of practice

📊 Healing Progress Tracking

  • Documenting wound changes

  • Reporting concerns to physicians and family

  • Adjusting care plans as needed

3. Daily Living & Recovery Support

🍲 Nutrition for Healing

  • Meal prep with protein-rich, recovery-boosting foods

  • Hydration monitoring

🧼 Personal Care Assistance

  • Bathing & hygiene help while protecting surgical sites

  • Dressing assistance for comfort and safety

📞 Coordination with Medical Team

  • Follow-up appointment reminders

  • Communicating recovery progress to doctors

Who Needs Post-Operative Care?

✔️ Patients recovering from:

  • Joint replacements (knee, hip, shoulder)

  • Cardiac procedures (bypass, stent placement)

  • Abdominal surgeries (hernia repair, gallbladder removal)

  • Cancer-related surgeries (mastectomy, tumor removal)
    ✔️ Those with chronic wounds (diabetic ulcers, pressure sores)

Why Choose Nurse4You for Recovery Care?

✅ Skilled Nursing Oversight – LPNs for complex wound care
✅ Faster, Safer Healing – Reducing hospital readmission risks
✅ Personalized Recovery Plans – Tailored to surgeon’s orders
✅ Compassionate Support – Helping patients regain independence

Let us handle your recovery care—so you can focus on healing. Contact us today to discuss post-surgery support.