Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
Seek emergency care for:
Trouble breathing or unusual difficulty waking after anaesthesia
Heavy bleeding that does not stop
Severe pain with no urine draining
Rapidly worsening swelling or major discoloration
Signs of a severe allergic reaction
Other emergency signs, for anyone
Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
Contact the surgical team promptly for increasing redness or swelling, pus, worsening pain, persistent vomiting, fever at or above the threshold in your discharge instructions, or a dressing problem.
Call promptly if the catheter falls out, stops draining, becomes difficult to flush when flushing was specifically taught, or appears to be causing marked discomfort.
A little urine around a catheter can occur, but the team should assess a major change.
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
For non-urgent concerns about the stream, appearance, erections, or toilet training, arrange a routine follow-up rather than using emergency services.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Hypospadias repair. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.