17. Nutrition and postoperative care in patients after maxillofacial operations. Maintain patency of upper respiratory tract.

Question 1

Why proper diet important after maxillofacial surgery

Answer 1

Body needs adequate nutrition and calories to heal

Question 2

Guidelines for preparing blended foods post-surgery

Answer 2

• Foods should be cut into smaller pieces before blending
• After blending, they should be strained to remove any chunks, seeds, or fibers

Question 3

Carbohydrate options suitable for a liquidized diet post-surgery

Answer 3

• Mashed potatoes with milk, butter/margarine or cream cheese
• Liquidized pasta, rice, or couscous=>
• Served with a flavorful sauce

Question 4

Desserts recommended for patients on a liquidized diet post-surgery

Answer 4

• Those made with milk (with added cream, evaporated/condensed milk, or sugar)
• Milk puddings=> rice pudding, custard
• Desserts like chocolate mousse, crème caramel, and crème brûlée
• Jelly or Greek yogurt

Question 5

Foods that should be avoided because they are difficult to liquidize

Answer 5

• Crunchy foods=>
• Muesli, crisps, toast, and nuts

Question 6

Breakfast ideas suitable for a soft diet post-surgery

Answer 6

• Porridge
• Scrambled eggs
• Mashed banana with Greek yogurt

Question 7

What should be done with gauze pads immediately after maxillofacial surgery

Answer 7

• Keep biting on the gauze pads for 1-2 hours or until you get home
• Helps control bleeding

Question 8

Why it is advised not to rinse your mouth on the day of the procedure

Answer 8

• Can promote bleeding and delay healing

Question 9

Recommendations for eating, drinking, and resting after surgery

Answer 9

• After biting on the gauze pads for 1-2 hours=> can start drinking liquids
• Important to stay hydrated by drinking up to 2 liters of fluid daily
• Soft, cool foods can be eaten a few hours after surgery
• A normal diet, except for hard foods resumed in the following days
• Rest and avoid physical exercise for the first 3 days

Question 10

How swelling and bruising reduced after oral surgery

Answer 10

• Ice packs on for 20 minutes and off for 20 minutes during the first 8 hours
• Swelling usually peaks 2 days after surgery=>
• Subsides within 5 to 7 days
• Stiffness of the jaw => 2 weeks following the removal of wisdom teeth

Question 11

Done if experiencing vomiting or nausea after surgery

Answer 11

• Not uncommon=>swallowing blood or the interaction of analgesics and antibiotics on an empty stomach
• Reduce the number or strength of the analgesics
• Withhold antibiotics until the next day
• Fluid intake and light food

Question 12

How I should use warm salt water or antiseptic mouthwashes post-surgery

Answer 12

• Use warm salt water or diluted antiseptic mouthwashes after meals
• Gently rinse for about 2 minutes
• Use a toothbrush and toothpaste 24 hours after surgery=>
• Avoid pushing the bristles into the surgical site

Question 13

Why smoking discouraged after surgery

Answer 13

• Avoided for at least 7 days following the procedure
• Increases risk of infection and dry socket