Uma esternotomia (separação do osso do peito) realizada para uma cirurgia cardíaca a céu aberto pode ser uma ideia assustadora. Estar informado sobre o que esperar e sobre o processo de recuperação pode ajudar a aliviar a tensão que possa...

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After major surgery, the last thing anyone wants to deal with during their recovery is excessive pain. Of course, some post-op pain is usually inevitable, which is why pain management can have a big effect on the recovery experience of...

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More than 2 million people across the world have a sternotomy for heart surgery every year. This invasive surgery is highly successful; however, for about 50% it still carries a high risk of experiencing postoperative complications, particularly surgical site and pulmonary...

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Early mobilization of the post surgical patient is an integral part of the ERAS recommendations. However, it seems that it is one thing to instruct patients to mobilize, and another to make sure the patients actually comply with such instructions.External...

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In this presentation we review the clinical evidence for using traditional abdominal binders and present a radical new design which will make binders more comfortable and effective.

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