PATIENT EDUCATION
- Minimize intra-abdominal pressure by avoiding:
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- Straining
- Coughing
- Constipation
- Stair climbing
- Lifting
- Report increase in size of hernia or pain
- Following surgical repair, instruct patient to maintain separation of exit-site and operative wound dressings to prevent cross-contamination
- Observe for recurrence
- Use of velcro abdominal binder during ambulatory periods following repair of umbilical and midline hernias is suggested
- Instruct in use of alternative perioperative dialysis regimen
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- Supine position during dialysis therapy
- Initial low-volume intermittent dialysis
- Dry abdomen during ambulatory periods during first two weeks
- Volume graduated incrementally over 2 weeks to usual regimen
