sternal closure.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: nylon tape is used to close the sternum after Median sternotomy. Intervention 2: Control group: The conventinal method of using a wire is used to close the sternum.
Sponsors
Bojnourd University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients who undergo heart surgery
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients over 90 kg Patients with osteoporosis
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Postoperative infection (superficial and deep). Timepoint: 1 month after the operation. Method of measurement: Diagnosis of infection through clinical observation and WBC count. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain. Timepoint: After operation. Method of measurement: It is measured using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) questionnaire.;Functional Independence. Timepoint: Before and after operation. Method of measurement: Using the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) questionnaire, we measure the individual's independent functioning before and after surgery and calculate its percentage.;Amount of bleeding after the operation. Timepoint: After the operation. Method of measurement: Measuring drain secretions.;Stability of the Sternum. Timepoint: Visits after surgery. Method of measurement: Physical examination.;Duration of closing the sternum during the operation. Timepoint: During the operation. Method of measurement: Measuring the time interval of sternum closure. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactKeivan Sobhanian
Bojnourd University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed