Activity

• Take 4 walks in the hallway.
• Spend as much of the day out of bed as possible.
• If you didn’t go home yesterday, PT will work with you today and will let you know if your child is safe for discharge.
• No napping after 3pm to help your child sleep at night.

Diet

• Eat several small meals/snacks throughout the day.
• Drink as much water, sport drink, juice as possible.
• Continue medications for constipation.
• If loose stools or frequent stools, we will adjust constipation medicine.

Pain

• Scheduled oral ibuprofen & acetaminophen (Tylenol).
• Valium (diazepam) as needed to treat muscle spasm.
• Oxycodone as needed for pain.

Treatment

• We will make sure you are comfortable reinforcing the edges of the bandages if they roll up.

We will help you feel ready to go home today!