Sternal Precautions For Post-Op Open Heart Surgery

Sternal Precautions and Proper Handling of Patients following Open Heart Surgery.

This video explains all precautions for patients following their open heart surgery. It also shows and gives step by step instructions for bed mobility, transfers and gait. Informational video to help assist patient's families, nursing staff and any other care givers who may be working with these patients.

*Side note - Better body mechanics could have been used by the provider in this video. Always remember to use your legs more and not just bend through your back to prevent injuries to yourself.*

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*This is an original video I created for an inservice* ©JB 2011