How to Recover Faster After Open Heart Surgery | Occupational Therapy скачать в хорошем качестве

How to Recover Faster After Open Heart Surgery | Occupational Therapy

After open heart surgery, there are things that you should not do. Sternal precautions are the recommended things that you should avoid. This precautions depends on what your surgeon decides. Usually they will include the following: 1. Use the pillow or the teddy bear the hospital provided. 2. Don’t reach over the shoulder level. 3. Don’t reach both arms out to the side. 4. Don’t lift more than 5-8 lbs. a half a gallon of milk is about 4-5 lbs. 5. Don’t push with your arms. This includes pushing up with your arms from sitting. 6. Don’t pull with your arms such as pulling a heavy door. 7. Don’t drive. 8. Do not over exert but you can still exercise. Disclaimer: These are not absolute recommendations. Always consult your doctor regarding waht activies are permited after your surgery. Let’s all exercise our body and mind so we all get strong together. #occupationaltherapy #cabg #sternalprecautions