IVF Sick Leave: How to Prevent Secondary Infection?
For IVF babies, sick leave is an important period for their recovery. However, during the sick leave, they are also prone to secondary infection. Therefore, the prevention of secondary infection has become a very important task. The second infection during IVF sick leave will be described from four aspects.
Keep good hygiene habits
The wound of test tube baby is the main entrance of secondary infection, so it is particularly important to maintain good hygiene habits. First, change the wound dressing in time. The wound of test tube baby is the wound after surgery. Timely changing the wound dressing can keep the wound dry and effectively reduce the incidence of infection. Second, wash your hands frequently. Before touching the baby every time, it is necessary to form a good habit of washing hands to prevent bacteria from spreading to the baby through hands. Third, keep the indoor air fresh. The immune system of IVF is relatively weak, and the quality of indoor air will directly affect the health of IVF. It is necessary to ventilate and dehumidify regularly to keep the indoor air fresh.
Control the number and behavior of visitors
During IVF sick leave, controlling the number and behavior of visitors is an important measure to prevent secondary infection. First, limit the time and number of visitors. Try to reduce the chance for IVF babies to contact outside people, limit their visiting time and number of people, so as to reduce the risk of infection. The second is to ask visitors to do a good job of personal hygiene. Before visitors enter the IVF ward, they are required to do a good job of hand hygiene, such as washing hands, wearing masks and other measures, to prevent pathogens from spreading to IVF through visitors. Third, restrict visitors' behavior. Visitors should avoid direct contact with the wounds or devices of test tube babies to avoid introducing external bacteria and increasing the risk of infection.
Rational drug use
During IVF sick leave, rational drug use plays an important role in preventing secondary infection. One is to take medicine according to doctor's advice. The drug use of test tube babies should be strictly in accordance with the doctor's instructions, and should be used on time and in accordance with the amount. It is not allowed to abuse or reduce the drug dose. Second, it is prohibited to add drugs by yourself. During IVF sick leave, parents should be careful not to add drugs to the baby by themselves to avoid drug interactions and side effects. The third is to follow the time and interval of medication. The drug use of IVF involves time and interval, so parents should strictly follow the doctor's advice to avoid infection caused by improper drug use.
Regular visit
During IVF sick leave, regular medical examination is essential. One is to return to the hospital regularly as instructed by the doctor. During IVF sick leave, parents should take the baby to the hospital for further consultation on time in strict accordance with the doctor's instructions, so as to know the recovery of the baby in time, so as to adjust the treatment plan in time. The second is to regularly monitor the baby's temperature and condition. Monitor the temperature and condition of the baby in time, and report to the doctor in time in case of any abnormality, so as to take corresponding treatment measures. Third, pay attention to the acquisition of disease information. Timely learn about the prevention and treatment of common diseases of test tube babies, and improve parents' ability to cope with the baby's condition.
To sum up, the secondary infection of IVF during sick leave can be effectively prevented by maintaining good hygiene habits, controlling the number and behavior of visitors, rational drug use and regular medical examination. Parents need to strictly follow the doctor's advice and guidance, keep close communication with doctors, and work together to create a safe rehabilitation environment for IVF.
