Children’s and Young People’s Surgical Day Unit
This information leaflet provides you with advice and guidance once your child is safe to be discharged home following nasal cautery.
Managing pain
Your child may experience some discomfort for the first few days, please give pain relief such as paracetamol as required. Please follow instructions on the bottles and do not give more than stated doses.
How can I help my child?
- It is very important your child avoids nose blowing or nose picking for two weeks following the procedure but it is okay to sniff.
- Encourage your child to open their mouth if they think they are going to sneeze.
- It is best your child stays away from anyone with a cold or infection.
Wound care
An antibiotic ointment may be prescribed for your child, if so, please begin to use it the morning after surgery as prescribed. You may notice your child has some blood-stained discharge from their nose for the first few days, this is normal.
Important
Please be aware some ointments can contain peanut oil and should not be used if there is an allergy to peanut or soya. If you notice any of the following side effects your child may have an allergy to the ointment. Tell your doctor or contact your nearest hospital straight away.
- Swelling of the face, tongue or throat
- Difficulty breathing
- Dizziness
- Severe irritation, reddening or blistering of your skin.
School, nursery and activities
- Your child can attend school 2 days after surgery.
- Contact sports MUST be avoided for 2 weeks.
Follow up
Your child’s consultant will decide if you require a follow up appointment if so, this will be sent in the post.
Who can I contact for advice?
If you are concerned in any way about your child, please contact us for advice.
- Children and Young People’s Surgical Day Unit
Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 19.00pm
Telephone: 01642 854927
Email: [email protected] - Ward 22
Telephone: 01642 854522 (24 hours)
Patient experience
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust would like your feedback. If you wish to share your experience about your care and treatment or on behalf of a patient, please contact The Patient Experience Department who will advise you on how best to do this.
This service is based at The James Cook University Hospital but also covers the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton, our community hospitals and community health services.
To ensure we meet your communication needs please inform the Patient Experience Department of any special requirements, for example; braille or large print.
T: 01642 835964
E: [email protected]
The James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW.
Telephone: 01642 850850
