Experiencing pain after open heart surgery is unavoidable. Everyday activities such as getting dressed or getting in and out of a car become frustrating and exhausting. Not to mention these tasks put stress on the surgical wound site.
There are few options available to patients in the way of pain management. The first and most obvious are pain medications such as Oxycodone, Vicodin and Demerol. These types of medications are often used primarily for in-patient treatment. Once the patient is discharged, patients often have to rely on ibuprofen, Tylenol or Celebrex. These medications do come with side effects such as upset stomach, dizziness and ulcers to name a few.
For the patients that are sensitive to prescription and OTC medications, there is another option. Heart Hugger™ is a patient operated harness that gives full-time sternal support. The Heart Hugger™ is especially helpful to the patient as it significantly reduces the chances that the wound will rupture(Dehiscence) and become infected.
To learn more about how Heart Hugger™ can benefit you or your patients, contact us today. We are Medicare approved!