Heart Hugger has been providing sternum support for cardiac and thoracic surgery patients for over twenty years. Because of this amazing invention, the success rates of postoperative success have risen exponentially. Testimonials all over the nation are giving their input on how Heart Hugger benefited them with their recovery.
So what how was this wonderful creation invented? The questions of who, what, where, when and why are answered below:
- Who – Heart Hugger was created by Glenn Williams.
- What – Heart Hugger is a simple device that puts less stress on a surgical wound after cardiac and thoracic surgery. The belt of it circles around the back of a patient so that any time a patient is coughing, sneezing or ambulating, they squeeze the handles together. This results in the tightening the chest belt, encircling the entire rib cage with uniform pressure, which results in laterally splinting the surgical wound and reducing pain.
- When – In 1984 the idea of Heart Hugger was first created.
- Why – Glenn Williams underwent cardiovascular bypass surgery. During his recovery in the hospital, he was given a pillow and shown how to squeeze it to splint his sternotomy. He found the pillow provided only limited support when he coughed or sneezed and of little use during his recovery. This caused him to think of his own invention—one that would make recovery easier.
Cardiac and thoracic surgery is not easy, but with the help of Heart Hugger, it can be easier to overcome. Thanks to Glenn Williams, patients are experiencing less pain, more comfort, and patients feel more in control of their recovery. With Heart Hugger, they can manage the pain they feel.
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