Post-Op Protocols

About Hip Replacement: Hospital Stay – Day Two

Medications

• Your pain will be managed with shots or pills.

Activity

• Begin getting out of bed without using the trapeze; the staff will work with you to help you become independent.
• You will be out of bed for meals and bathing, at least 3 times daily, the therapist will help you walk 50 ft. with a walker or crutches.
• Do your hip exercises 3 times a day.
• Continue your ankle pumps every 2 hours.

Breathing Exercises

• Deep breathing and/or using the breathing exerciser every 2 hours while awake is important. This helps prevent pneumonia.

Diet

• You may have a regular diet.

Bathroom

• A bedside commode is available until you are able to walk to the bathroom.
• Walking to the bathroom will help build your strength and prepare you for discharge home.

Self Care

• You can bathe yourself with a little help for your legs.
• Begin lower body dressing using assistive devices.

Planning Your Return Home

• You will plan your transportation home and discuss with your therapist getting in and out of the car.
• You will demonstrate “Hip Precautions.”
• Work with the therapist and nurse to identify equipment you will need at home; the case manager will help you obtain the equipment.

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