Cardiothoracic Surgery Patient Education
Welcome to the education portal for cardiothoracic surgery patients. Here you will find short video clips to help you learn and understand how to move and care for yourself after your surgery. Please talk to your provider if you have specific questions about your recovery or precautions.
Keep Your Move In The Tube
Basic Principles to Follow After Open Heart Surgery
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1. Basic Principles
2. Getting in and out of bed
3. Getting in and out of bed with help
4. Standing up from a chair
5. Standing up from a chair with help
6. Coughing/Sneezing
7. Getting on/off the toilet
8. Personal hygiene
9. Bathing
10. Dressing
11. Walking with a walker
12. Lifting heavier objects
13. Managing doors
14. Going up and Down Stairs
15. Getting in and Out of the Car Seatbelts
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