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2 articles for “sternotomy incision.”
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Assessing the Impact of Foot Massage on Pain Reduction in Patients After Cardiothoracic Surgery
Abstract: In the United States, it is stated that cardiac surgery can result in various sources of pain. Inevitably, there is pain associated with the wound, and beyond the sternotomy incision, there may be an extensive leg wound from vein harvesting. Other contributors to pain and discomfort include drains in the mediastinal and pleural regions, tracheal tubes, and urethral catheters. Activities such as physiotherapy, movement, and tracheal toileting (suctioning of secretions) …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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“Sternotomy” and the Factors Affecting Its Prognosis
Abstract: Cardiac surgeries predominantly require median sternotomy, as it is a useful incision, which is required to be done, for different operations. This incision is useful in performing thoracic operations as it also allows access to both pleural spaces. Patients and medical variables increase the rate of infection of this surgical wound. Complication of sternal wound infection and durability of chest pain associated to sternotomy is lasting more than 1 year …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–3 Read article