Background Early mobilisation is prescribed after cardiac surgery to prevent postoperative
complications, decrease length of hospital stay, and augment return to daily activities …

Objectives: Cardiac surgery, including coronary artery bypass, cardiac valve, and aortic
procedures, is among the most common surgical procedures performed in the United States …

Highlights•Early mobilization (EM) from bed could be an effective intervention in reducing
atelectasis in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft.•EM from bed could be an …

Objectives: The armamentarium of cardiac surgery continues to expand, and the cardiac
intensivist must be familiar with a broad spectrum of procedures and their specific …

OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of moderate-
intensity stationary cycling and walking exercise programmes in the early postoperative …

Background. Various chest physiotherapy techniques are recommended after cardiac
surgery around the world. There is limited published data on what breathing exercises …

Traditional sternal precautions, given to sternotomy patients as part of their discharge
education, are intended to help prevent sternal wound complications. They vary widely but …

Introdução: Nos últimos anos, as doenças coronarianas vêm aumentando, provocando um
maior número de cirurgias cardíacas. Devido a esse fator, várias complicações …

Historically, intensive care cardiac surgery patients remained on bed rest for several days
postoperatively to prevent complications and promote rest and healing. Over time, the …

Cardiac surgery via median sternotomy is performed in over 1 million patients per year
worldwide. Despite evidence, sternal precautions in the form of restricted arm and trunk …