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Pulmonary Pulmonary monitoring: understanding pulse oximeter readings and pacing Last weekend I paused halfway up a familiar hill…
Scars Scar management: start timing for massage and principles of pressure control Two weeks after a small surgery last year, I cau…
Scars Scar management: scheduling silicone sheet wear and tracking skin responses I didn’t expect a translucent square of silicone…
Wounds Wound protection: waterproof covers for showering and careful drying steps I didn’t realize how much a simple shower could …
Nutrition Post-op nutrition: balancing fiber, fluids, and activity to reduce constipation I didn’t expect recovery to be so quiet—especial…
Rehab Walking in a boot: stride adjustments and fatigue management during rehab The first morning I strapped on a walking boot, …
Pain Pain management: recording pain scores and understanding dosing intervals There was a week when my pain felt like static—al…
Rehab Shoulder rehab: brace duration and permitted hand use after rotator cuff repair I didn’t expect a simple fabric sling to change …
Cardiac Cardiac surgery recovery: lifting limits during sternal healing period Some rules you don’t appreciate until your body …
Scars Scar management: start timing for massage and principles of pressure control Two weeks after a small surgery last year, I cau…
Mobility Joint mobility hip surgery precautions for bending and safe bedside transfers I didn’t expect the smallest movements to feel l…
Pulmonary Pulmonary monitoring: understanding pulse oximeter readings and pacing Last weekend I paused halfway up a familiar hill…
Mobility Hip precautions: safer sit-to-stand techniques with flexion restrictions I didn’t realize how much of daily life is built…
Rehab Walking in a boot: stride adjustments and fatigue management during rehab The first morning I strapped on a walking boot, …
Pain Pain taper basics: principles for dose reductions and points to discuss On a quiet bus ride, I reread a few old notes I’…
Wounds Wound care: hand hygiene and stepwise dressing changes before and after I didn’t expect something as ordinary as washing…