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Uses of Respiratory Splinting

Posted by on March 15, 2016

How often do you think about breathing? For most of us, the answer is "almost never." Perhaps we think about breathing when we are underwater, or when we have the breath knocked out of us, or when we're breathing hard during a particularly strenuous exercise. Essentially, we seem to think about breathing most when we can't breathe right--and while that allows us to focus on other things in our everyday lives, it also works against us when breathing isn't so easy. Whenever we have difficulty breathing, it seems that's all we can think about. Luckily, with Respiratory Splinting, breathing can become easy and natural again.

Sternum Stabilization During Cardiac Rehab

Posted by on March 15, 2016

Whether by devouring a book with a passionate eye for plot, rushing out of a movie theater to write a review for some lackluster storyline, or simply enjoying a favorite family narrative, we have all found it to be true: every tale has a beginning, a middle, and an end. Of course, books and movies aren't the only things to experience this uniformity--we see the same pattern in life. One such example lies in undertaking the journey that is heart surgery. Heart patients endure the beginning of the tale, the surgery itself, and then the middle, the healing process, and finally, the end--the recovery. Today, like any good writer, medical science has started to focus on that middle section, finding ways to minimize complications so that the story itself is smoother--and sternum stabilization is just one revolutionary answer.

The Creation of Heart Hugger

Posted by on March 15, 2016

Heart Hugger has been providing sternum support for cardiac and thoracic surgery patients for over twenty years. Because of this amazing invention, the success rates of postoperative success have risen exponentially. Testimonials all over the nation are giving their input on how Heart Hugger benefited them with their recovery.

So what how was this wonderful creation invented? The questions of who, what, where, when and why are answered below:

Preventing Sternal Dehiscence

Posted by on March 15, 2016

One of the unfortunate side effects of having heart surgery is the long and arduous recovery process that immediately follows the procedure. For some, this recovery process is easier than expected and health returns after a few weeks. For others, there are complications that are associated with recovery. One of these complications is known as sternal wound dehiscence, or the reopening of the sternal wound. Heart Hugger was invented, among other things, as a way to prevent sternal wound dehiscence and providing postoperative sternal support to patients recovering from heart surgery.

What to Eat During Cardiac Rehab

Posted by on March 15, 2016

The healing process after surgery can be quite long, depending on what procedure was done. You probably know the importance of wound care after surgery. But did you know that what you eat can affect your recovery as well? Nutritious food is incredibly important after surgery. So if you've recently had surgery, consider eating these five foods to help speed up your recovery.

High Fiber Foods
During your recovery, it's important that you include fiber into your diet. Fiber foods aren't just healthy, they play a major role in preventing constipation. You can find fiber in natural foods such as whole grain breads, fruits, vegetables, and cereals. You can eat both fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables, but stay away from anything canned. When buying whole grain bread, look for breads that are darker in color. If you opt for cereal, look for cereals that are low in sugar and easy to eat, like oatmeal.

Tips to Help You Sleep After Heart Surgery

Posted by on March 15, 2016

Many people complain of having trouble sleeping for some time after heart surgery. You may experience an inability to sleep because of:

What to Expect For Cardiac Rehab After Heart Surgery

Posted by on March 15, 2016

Heart surgery is a process that can take months to recover from. Heart Hugger is specifically designed to provide comfort, accelerate healing, and provide relief overall to the chest. Recovery is by far the most important part, so we have listed some things to expect in the hospital, at home, and long-term care that will help you prepare for what is to come.

Improve Recovery after Heart Surgery

Posted by on March 8, 2016

No one wants to have to undergo heart surgery. When this situation occurs, however, there are things that you can do to ensure that your recovery is complete. Each patient will have a different experience. This will relate to their initial condition, as well as, the complexity of their surgery. There are products that you can purchase that improve recovery. The Heart Hugger is one example of these products. It works to protect the sternum area.

Watch for Red Flags

There are a number of things that could occur in this area that can slow down recovery. In some instances these things could lead to more hospital treatment. Here are some of the things to watch for:

Benefits of a Stabilization Device

Posted by on February 15, 2016

Going in for a procedure is always a daunting undertaking for a patient. There are probably a million questions that want to be asked, all of which can leave you even more confused than when you started. There are some basic needs that all patients will go through after cardiac surgery and during cardiac surgery rehabilitation. One of these needs is to have a good support system that can help support the wound in the sternum. Since almost all cardiac surgery needs to be done by opening up the chest, sternum stabilization after the procedure is a necessity when it comes to pain management and the healing process.

The Advantages of Heart Hugger Respiratory Splinting

Posted by on February 2, 2016

In the year of 1988, the FDA classified Heart Hugger as a Class I Medical Device. The following year, Heart Hugger was Medicare Approved. Surgeons and patients alike have given their testimonials on how Heart Hugger has helped them.

Since 1988, hospitals, surgeons, and patients alike have reaped the benefits of Heart Hugger. Below are the examples of how Heart Hugger has done exactly that:

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