HARNESS STERNUM SUPPORT REGULAR W/ADJUSTABLE STRAPS

Heart Hugger Sternum Support Harness, Regular with Adjustable Straps. Used after CABG, STERNOTOMY, RESPIRATORY THERAPY, LUNG VOLUME REDUCTION, VALVE REPLACEMENT, EMPHYSEMA, THORACTOMY, and/or COPD. Heart Hugger gives your patient full time control over wound stress. Worn over their clothing in the hospital and after discharge, it remains passive until it is needed: anytime the patient is coughing, sneezing or moving. The patient simply squeezes the handles together, tightening the chest strap, encircling the entire rib cage with uniform pressure, laterally splinting their surgical wound. This pain relief leads to increased confidence and independence. Your patients become more aggressive with their deep breathing and coughing, getting back to their pre-op respiratory levels faster. Heart Hugger is worn for 4-8 weeks post-operatively (most sternal wound complications arise from the 10th-21st day post-op including dehiscence) Heart Hugger offers effective support when patients are out of your care and most at risk. No pillow can do that! Packaging: 10/Case.