postoperatively
After the operation
Postoperatively means after a surgical procedure: The patient was monitored postoperatively for signs of infection.
Medical staff use the term to describe the recovery period, complications, or care that follows an operation: She recovered well postoperatively.
Permanent mark from healing
- wound closureSealing an open injury
- incisionControlled cut into tissue
- granulationMaking into small grains
- tissue repairBiological wound healing process
stitches · sutures · staples · scab · skin regeneration · inflammation · scarring · remodeling
Post-illness healing phase
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- recuperationGradual return to health
- physical therapyRehabilitative movement-based medical care
- strengthPower to exert force
progress · mobilization · ambulation · occupational therapy · stamina · endurance · functional recovery · range of motion
Medical caretaking profession
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
- dressingsCoverings for wounds
- bandagesStrips covering wounds
- wound careTreatment of bodily injuries
pain management · checkups · follow-up · hydration · nutrition · rest · mobility · assistance
Absence of sensation
- antibioticsBacteria-destroying medicines
- anticoagulantsClot-preventing medications
- drainageLiquid removal system
- catheterInserted medical drainage tube
pain control · medication · opioids · anti-nausea · blood thinners · compression stockings · oxygen · stool softeners
Pathogen invasion causing illness
- hemorrhageProfuse discharge of blood
- thrombosisClot forming in vessel
- embolismObstruction in blood vessel
- pneumoniaInfected, inflamed lung tissue
sepsis · ileus · abscess · hematoma · fever · nausea · deep vein thrombosis · blood clot
scar
Permanent mark from healing
- wound closureSealing an open injury
- incisionControlled cut into tissue
- granulationMaking into small grains
tissue repair · stitches · sutures · staples · scab · skin regeneration · inflammation · scarring · remodeling · redness
convalescence
Post-illness healing phase
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- recuperationGradual return to health
- physical therapyRehabilitative movement-based medical care
strength · progress · mobilization · ambulation · occupational therapy · stamina · endurance · functional recovery · range of motion · independence
nursing
Medical caretaking profession
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
- dressingsCoverings for wounds
- bandagesStrips covering wounds
wound care · pain management · checkups · follow-up · hydration · nutrition · rest · mobility · assistance · support
analgesia
Absence of sensation
- antibioticsBacteria-destroying medicines
- anticoagulantsClot-preventing medications
- drainageLiquid removal system
catheter · pain control · medication · opioids · anti-nausea · blood thinners · compression stockings · oxygen · stool softeners · dietary restrictions
infection
Pathogen invasion causing illness
- hemorrhageProfuse discharge of blood
- thrombosisClot forming in vessel
- embolismObstruction in blood vessel
pneumonia · sepsis · ileus · abscess · hematoma · fever · nausea · deep vein thrombosis · blood clot · swelling
- postoperative careTreatment following surgical procedures
- postoperative recoveryHealing after surgical procedures
- postoperative painDiscomfort following surgery