Activities of daily living after lung surgery: Self-care for safety and healing - 09/2017

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Activities of daily living after lung surgery: Self-care for safety and healing

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Abstract

This handout gives activity guidelines to follow after having lung surgery. It includes photos and step-by-step instructions to protect the sternum when getting in and out of bed, standing up, getting dressed, and other activities of daily living.

Author

Occupational Therapy/Rehab Medicine

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2011

Revision Date

09/2017

Print Abstract

General Subject

Patient Care Procedures & Instructions

Respiratory Disorders

Surgery

Specific Subject/Keyword

Lung

Lung Surgery

Activities of Daily Living

Occupational Therapy

Sternum

Languages

English

Record ID

3803