How to start the first step of cardiac rehabilitation in KSA

How to start the first step of cardiac rehabilitation in KSA

2/13/2014
How to start the first step of
cardiac rehabilitation in KSA
 The
aim of this talk is CR in KSA hospital
within the next 4 weeks
1. Meeting room
2. Walking space
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Pre-OP Session
Educational session include (1h):
• Information on blood circulation, Cardiac
disease, modifiable & non-modifiable risk
factors, operation & patients’ condition during
the CCU.
• Informing patients about early mobilization &
physical activity.
• Meeting with a patient who already underwent
the OP.
Early mobilization
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Phase I CR
1. Educational Session (1h)
Information on how the heart looks after the OP;
advice on modifiable risk factors, lifestyle, chest pain,
legs pain, sexual activity, active life & readmission
2. Exercise Programme
Breathing exercise, 30-minute daily
walk & climbing one floor
3. Location & Time
Everyday a talk around 3:00pm
so family can attend
On Day-2 patient give a 5 - 10 min
phone call as a follow-up at home
Conclusions
2 or 3 nurses can make a different!!!
No more excuses...
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MUTWALLI, H., FALLOWS, S., ARNOUS, A., & ZAMZAMI, M.
(2012). Randomized controlled evaluation shows the
effectiveness of a home-based cardiac rehabilitation
program. Saudi Medical Journal, 33, 179-186.
MUTWALLI, H., FALLOWS, S., SYKES, K., MORRIS, M.,
ABUKHUDAIR, W., ASHMEG, A., ARNOUS, A., & ZAMZAMI, M.
(2008).
EFFECTIVENESS
OF
EARLY
CARDIAC
REHABILITATION ON POST- OPERATIVE CORONARY
ARTERY BYPASS PATIENTS. Journal of the Saudi Heart
Association, 20, 60-65.
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