Surgery Related

Question 1

CABG Exercise guideline

Answer 1

• No mod-heavy resistance x 3 mo
  Initial load once cleared:
  UL: 30-40% 1RM
  LL: 50-60% 1 RM

Question 2

Sternotomy

Answer 2

• No lifting 10lbs below waist & 5lbs above waist x 6-8 wk
• No pushing with arms in sit to stand
• No pulling/pushing more than 5 lbs
• Teach splinting a pillow over insertion
• Creates counter pressure for pain relief while they stand
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  it keeps the arms busy so that they don’t break sternal precautions and push down on bed when getting up into sitting or into standing

Question 3

Thoracotomy

Answer 3

No lifting 10 lbs above waist