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Cramond Residence

Post-operative care that will help you heal, rest and recover

If you are going into hospital for an operation, then now is the time to think about your post-operative care. At Cramond Residence, we offer a welcoming sanctuary where you can heal, rest and recover, free from any day-to-day worries.

 

The care you need to get better after surgery

 

Our expert nursing staff will be on hand to ensure all your medical needs are catered for. Our physiotherapists will use their expertise to help you get your strength and mobility back. And the luxury environment we provide will ensure that you’ll be able to rest and relax while you get back on your feet.

 

Find out more about how we help people recover from:

 

Physiotherapy to get you up and moving

 

Physiotherapy is key for safe, effective post-operative recovery. It can help reduce pain and swelling, promote healing and mobility, and enhance strength. We provide the highest level of physiotherapy treatment, in partnership with Balanced, Edinburgh. The experts from Balanced will create a bespoke recovery plan for your stay. This will focus on your specific needs and get you back on your feet in a safe and effective manner.

 

Key benefits of our recuperative care

 

  • Individual recovery plans suited to specific needs.
  • Caring and compassionate nursing teams.
  • Dedicated physiotherapy support and gym facilities.
  • Frequent GP visits and 24-hr care and support.
  • Unique on-line Mobizio app so that loved ones can check all is well.
  • Small-group living in nine individual ‘homes’.

 

 

Hotel-style luxury to help you really recover

 

You’ll stay in one of our large, beautifully appointed bedrooms, which can be personalised with pictures, photos and ornaments. You’ll also have the use of a luxurious communal living room in which to relax and chat with friends. At meal times, you’ll enjoy balanced, nutritious and delicious meals, all prepared with your health needs in mind.

As you get stronger, you’ll also be able to enjoy all of the entertainments, activities and facilities that we have to offer – from our cinema room and library to our hair and beauty salon and beautiful gardens. All of your needs will be taken care of, so you can really relax and concentrate on getting better.

FAQ

It is vital to treat post-operative wounds in the right way to speed healing and to prevent potential complications. The key elements of our post-operative wound care include a timely review of the wound, appropriate cleansing and dressing, as well as early recognition and active treatment of wound complications. All are nursing staff are experienced at doing this important work. The overall aim of our post-operative wound care is to deliver the best functional and aesthetic results.

The goal of our postoperative pain management is to reduce or eliminate pain and discomfort with a minimum of side effects. The best approach depends on the individual and the nature of the operation they have been through. We will liaise with the relevant experts to decide upon the best pain relief agent (opioid vs. nonopioid), approach (oral, intravenous, neuraxial, regional) and mode (regular vs. “as required”). Our nurses and GPs will monitor the effectiveness of any pain relief and alter it if needs be.

Our trained staff keep a careful watch out for a wide range of post-operative complications. They work tirelessly to ensure that none of these occur, but know exactly how to treat each should they happen. Potential complications include:

  • Wound infection
    Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE)
    Pulmonary embolism
    Lung (pulmonary) complications
    Urinary retention

The length of time that someone takes to recover is dependent on a large range of variables, so it is impossible to give a general answer. It can range from days to months before someone feels like their pre-surgery self. By providing a supportive environment, excellent medical care and cutting-edge physiotherapy, our team ensure that the road to full recovery is as fast, safe and effective as possible.

Good nutrition is essential for addressing the surgical stress response and to counteract the loss of muscle mass, strength, and functionality that can follow an operation. At Cramond Residence our chefs ensure that our meals contain the nutrients that those recovering from operations need – delivered in a way that best suits how the person is feeling.