Health Condition 1: I339- Acute and subacute endocarditis, unspecified Health Condition 2: I249- Acute ischemic heart disease, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Kinesio Taping with tension: Following extubation, K-tape will be applied for 24 hours in the following pattern(single application) :2 I-Strips will be cut in the length measuring from
Sponsors
NIL
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Cooperative and of sound mind Undergoing cardiac surgery via median sternotomy approach Underwent pre-operative physiotherapy assessment and incentive spirometer training Able to provide informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Unable to understand verbal instructions Patients on invasive ventilator support History of previous cardiac surgery History of neurological disease Cases of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorders Untoward occurrences during surgery Emergency cardiac surgery Skin conditions such as major burns, psoriasis and allergic dermatitis
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Digital spirometry: Forced Expiratory volume(FEV1) Forced Vital Capacity(FVC) FEV1/FVCTimepoint: Before application of intervention(baseline) and 24 hours after application of intervention(post intervention) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain (VAS)Timepoint: Before application of intervention (baseline)and 24 hours after application of intervention (Post intervention) | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactSamana S Hullemane
Narayana Hrudayalaya Institute of Physiotherapy
Outcome results
None listed