One of the things that is often overlooked when an impending cardiac or thoracic surgery is around the corner, is the recovery time. There is a lot of time spent thinking about the actual surgery and the different things that need to be taken care of leading up to the procedure. The simple fact is, however, that recovery time after the surgery will take substantially more time than the surgery itself.
During this time, a person is certainly vulnerable and must rely on caregivers and loved ones. But there are little things that a patient can do to help along with a speedy a recovery, one of them is investing in a medical device like a Heart Hugger. The Heart Hugger is considered a postoperative chest support device that is patient operated and used to help heal the wound normally. It is worn like a harness and offers sternal support and stability when squeezed by the patient. Circling the ribcage, it offers uniform support on the sternum which helps prevent sternal wound dehiscence.
Benefits of the Heart Hugger Include:
- Perfect for Postoperation- Because really only the patient knows exactly when they’re going to cough, sneeze, or need to move around, the Heart Hugger is extremely advantaged to be on-demand and patient operated. This allows the patients to rely on themselves to close the harness to put pressure on the sternal wound providing the needed support.
- Offers Sternal Stability- One of the biggest concerns following a cardiac surgery is both pain and sternal wound dehiscence. A device such as Heart Hugger provides post-operative chest support that a recovering patient desperately needs to avoid both of these issues. Squeezing the device together provides pressure on the wound when moving around, allowing the patient to control the amount of pressure that is applied to the wound.
- Puts the Patient in Control- As mentioned earlier, a patient is forced to rely on his or her caregivers after a large and invasive surgery. The Heart Hugger gives the patient a little more control over their recovery, therefore fostering more independence during the recovery process. Since it should be applied immediately after extubation, it can be used right away.
While no one wants to go through a major surgery, we do need to accept the fact that it is sometimes necessary. Let Heart Hugger make your recovery smoother and less painful.
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