Thursday, May 8, 2014

post operative chest pain

chest pain is integral part of post operative symptoms which a patient who has undergone cardiac surgery.pain killers can relieve the pain to some extent but patient will have to choose his pain killer tablets consciously . if the pain persists in spite of guidance from the doctor , he should get in touch with the surgeon or one of his team members to get relief.pain lasts for one to week after the surgery.afterwards the patient will have drawing in sensation in his chest, which is normal.

if there is a click sound on walking or getting up from sitting position , it should be brought in notice of the cardiac surgeon . it is recommended not to walk with hands swaying , that is fold the hands at the back while walking .and in some cases the surgeon will prescribe chest binder for the patient .

sleep is affected after the surgery and patient do not get enough sleep.patient will have to take sleeping tablets for the same .still some patients will have concerns about sleeping.


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