mobility is an issue post cardiac surgery. after the chest drains are out and patients is free of any inotropics injections ,patients are encouraged to move sligthly. initially in bed then afterwards around the bed and then in the vicinity. patients are requested to take help from relative.
patients should try to walk with hands crossed behind back.if any patients have click of sternum
while getting up from the bed patient is trained to roll over on one side and with help of opposite hand push to get up from the bed .
patient can also take help of a large pillow to lean over the pillow on his side .
lot of walking not only improves the circulation in the body but also build lot of confidence after va major surgery .
patients are taught to take care while walking on stairs too.
this rehabilitation process will take around a months time to adjust to new ways of living .
patients should try to walk with hands crossed behind back.if any patients have click of sternum
while getting up from the bed patient is trained to roll over on one side and with help of opposite hand push to get up from the bed .
patient can also take help of a large pillow to lean over the pillow on his side .
lot of walking not only improves the circulation in the body but also build lot of confidence after va major surgery .
patients are taught to take care while walking on stairs too.
this rehabilitation process will take around a months time to adjust to new ways of living .
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