If there are no strict contra-indications, lateral position has to be considered to prevent complications of continuous supine position within two hours after coronary artery bypass surgery patients have been admitted to the intensive care unit.
The study provides evidence that a wedge-shaped, bedwide, viscoelastic foam cushion decreases the risk of developing a heel pressure ulcer compared with the use of a pillow.
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