After Your Pump or Stimulator Implant: Self-care instructions - 12/2020

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After Your Pump or Stimulator Implant: Self-care instructions

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Abstract

This handout explains self-care after having a pump or stimulator implant. It includes safety precaution, activity restrictions, wound care, medicines, and when to call the clinic. Space is provided for the health care provider to fill in information about the follow-up visit 7 to 10 days after surgery.

Author

Center for Pain Relief

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2011

Revision Date

12/2020

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General Subject

Patient Care Procedures & Instructions

Surgery

Specific Subject/Keyword

Self-care

Side Effects

Languages

English

Record ID

3939