Mobility & KYMITT - June 25, 2023

Created: October 01, 2023

Last Updated: November 18, 2023

Contributor(s):

Rachel Born PT, DPT, Senior PT Cardiac Surgery

University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, Towson, MD

Editor(s):

Cheryl Crisafi MSN RN CNL

Summary

Learn about the liberalization of traditional sternal precautions. The implementation of early mobility using KYMITT© as the educational foundation is discussed in detail during this presentation.

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Educational Materials

Early Mobility and "Keep Your Move in the Tube" Following cardiac Surgery.
Presentation by Rachel Born, followed by group discussion on mobilization after cardiac surgery.

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