Thyroidectomy Post-Operative Evaluation Checklist
Patient Information
Name:
Date of Surgery:
Medical Record #:
General Assessment
Vital signs stable
Pain adequately controlled
Airway patency assessed
Voice quality assessed
Swallowing assessed
No excessive bleeding/hematoma
Wound inspection
Drain/output checked (if applicable)
Hypocalcemia Monitoring
Symptoms of hypocalcemia (numbness, tingling, cramps)
Chvostek sign
Trousseau sign
Serum calcium level checked
Vitamin D and PTH checked
Laboratory Evaluation
CBC
Electrolytes
Thyroid function tests
Calcium, magnesium, phosphate
Medications
Thyroid hormone supplementation (as needed)
Calcium/vitamin D supplementation (as needed)
Analgesia prescribed
Other medications reviewed
Patient Instructions
Wound care explained
Signs of complications discussed
Follow-up appointment scheduled
Contact information provided
Notes