Here are the steps for changing a surgical wound dressing.
After surgery, you will likely need to use equipment to help your recovery or an assistive device to help you move. This 12-minute video shows how to safely walk, use stairs and stand with a cane, crutch or walker.
Watch this to learn how to calm your mind before a procedure.
Watch this to know how you can prepare at home before surgery.
Watch this video to learn what Nothing by Mouth or NPO means and why it's important to follow your healthcare provider instructions before testing or a procedure.
Watch this to know what to expect on the day of your surgery and for the remainder of your hospital stay.
Watch this to understand your recovery from surgery at home, including pain management and signs of possible complications after your surgery.
Watch this to learn the facts behind some common concerns about hysterectomy.
The first in our series of four pain management video discusses pain expectations after surgery. Whatever kind of pain you may have, your health care team will help you manage your pain during your hospital stay and prepare you for your return home.
During your hospital stay, you will often be asked to rate your level of pain. The second in our series of four pain management videos explains how to rate your pain. At Allina Health, you may be asked to rate your pain using numbers, faces or words.
Identifying and describing your pain is the first step toward healing. The next step involves treatment options for pain control. The third video in our pain management series covers ways to help keep you comfortable as you recover.
Managing your pain continues when you return home from the hospital. The fourth video in our pain management series covers how to control pain at home.
Learn what a peripheral block is and where it's placed, how it works, how to prepare for surgery, how the pump and catheter work, how to care for the pump and catheter, when it is removed, and when to call for concerns or questions.
