TERAPI DINGIN EEFEKTIF MENURUNKAN NYERI STERNOTOMY SAAT LATIHAN NAPAS DAN BATUK EFEKTIF

Authors

  • Chatarina Setya Widyastuti Akademi Keperawatan Panti Rapih

Keywords:

cold therapy, CABG, pain, sternotomy

Abstract

Background: Patients after coronary bypass surgery will experience pain as  a  result  of  sternotomy wounds, especially during deep breathing and coughing.  They  will  always  be  given  the  breathing exercises and cough effectively to assist recovery and prevent respiratory complications. Pain can  be reduced by cold therapy.

Objective: purpose this Evidence Based Practice is determine the effectiveness of cold therapy in reducing sternotomy pain during breathing exercises and coughing.

Methods: Participants (n = 6), in a randomized crossover trial, applied a frozen gel pack to their sterna incision dressing before performing deep breathing and coughing (DB & C) exercises. Pain scores from 0  to10 at rest were compared with pain scores post DB &C with and without the gel pack. Participants were  also asked to describe their sensations with the frozen gelpack, as well as their preferences for gel pack application.

Results: The analysis of differences in pain scores between pre- and post-application of the gel pack is significant reduce 0,5 -0,7. Pain scores post DB &C without  the  gel  pack  is  increase  1,4  -1,5.  All  6 (100%) participants would reapply the gel pack in the future.

Conclusion: cold therapy is effective reducing pain during deep breathing exercise and coughing from moderate become mild. Application  of cold therapy  is an affordable,  low  risk  and  can be easily integrated in nursing practice.

Keywords: Cold therapy, CABG, pain, sternotomy

Author Biography

Chatarina Setya Widyastuti, Akademi Keperawatan Panti Rapih

Jl. Tantular No.401, Pringwulung, Condongcatur, Kec. Depok, Kabupaten Sleman, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55281

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Published

2019-10-29

How to Cite

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Setya Widyastuti C. TERAPI DINGIN EEFEKTIF MENURUNKAN NYERI STERNOTOMY SAAT LATIHAN NAPAS DAN BATUK EFEKTIF. Media ilmu kesehatan [Internet]. 2019 Oct. 29 [cited 2024 Dec. 22];2(3):101-7. Available from: https://ejournal.unjaya.ac.id/index.php/mik/article/view/56