Post Myelogram Instructions

Suggested Post Myelogram Instructions

• Elevate head 28° 6-12 hours after myelogram.

• Increase fluid intake.

• 2nd day – Lay flat with bathroom privileges only.

• 3rd day – increase activity. If headache persists, then remain on flat bed rest.

• If positional headache persists, then consult radiologist. May offer patient a blood patch at this time.

• If patient is vomiting and has headache, send patient to ER to be seen by radiologist for possible IV therapy, CBC, diff and possible blood patch.

Post Myelogram Instructions For Patients

• After myelogram, elevate head 28° for 6-12 hours.

• Increase your fluids to help move the dye out of your system.

• On the second day, lay flat in bed, getting up for the bathroom only.

• On the third day, you may be out of bed. If you develop a headache after being out of bed, return to bed and lay flat.

• If a headache persists, for 2 to 3 days, contact the radiologist at the hospital.

• If vomiting and unable to keep any liquids down, contact the radiologist at the hospital.