BOPDHB Patient Resources Fractured Neck of Femur Patient Handbook- May 2015 | Page 26

In hospital

The first day after your operation
We encourage you to be as independent as possible after
your surgery. You will receive help with tasks such as washing,
dressing and walking to the toilet, but the aim is to wean off this
help as soon as it is safe to do so.
On the first day you can expect the following to happen:
• You will be seen by a doctor from the Orthopaedic Team.
• Your pain pump (patient controlled analgesia) may be stopped.
• You will receive regular oral medication to lessen your pain,
nausea and help prevent constipation.
• Your oxygen will be stopped if you no longer require it.
• Your wound drain (if you have one) will be removed.
• A simple blood test will be taken to check you are not anaemic
(have low red blood cells or haemoglobin) after your operation.
• Your IV fluids will stop if you are able to drink.
• Your IV cannula will be removed once you have been given a
final dose of antibiotics.
• You may receive a small daily injection to help reduce the risk of
developing a blood clot.
• You may have foot pumps attached to your feet whilst in bed.
• Nursing staff will assist you with washing and dressing as
required.
• You will be encouraged to sit out of bed for meals.
• Your physiotherapist or their assistant will visit you at least once
a day to help you with your exercises and help you to walk.
• ACC forms will be completed by staff
• You may receive a visit from a social worker.

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