Management of Sternal Precautions Following Median Sternotomy by Physical Therapists in Australia: A Web-Based Survey | Zendy

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Management of Sternal Precautions Following Median Sternotomy by Physical Therapists in Australia: A Web-Based Survey

Author(s) -

Lara J. Tuyl,

Jennifer Mackney,

Catherine Johnston

Publication year - 2011

Publication title -

physical therapy

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.998

H-Index - 150

eISSN - 1538-6724

pISSN - 0031-9023

DOI - 10.2522/ptj.20100373

Subject(s) - medicine , median sternotomy , observational study , physical therapy , cardiothoracic surgery , emergency medicine , medical emergency , surgery

Sternal precautions are utilized within many hospitals with the aim of preventing the occurrence of sternal complications (eg, infection, wound breakdown) following midline sternotomy. The evidence base for sternal precaution protocols, however, has been questioned due to a paucity of research, unknown effect on patient outcomes, and possible discrepancies in pattern of use among institutions.

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