❤️ WHAT IS CARDIAC SURGERY RECOVERY HOME CARE?
It is a specialized medical care plan provided at home after a patient is discharged from the hospital following heart surgery. The goal is to support safe recovery, prevent complications, and help the patient return to normal life with proper medical supervision, physiotherapy, and emotional support.
🎯 OBJECTIVE
- To ensure smooth, complication-free recovery after heart surgery.
- To monitor vitals, wound healing, and heart function at home.
- To manage medications and lifestyle changes required post-surgery.
- To reduce the chance of rehospitalization.
✨ FEATURES
- Nursing Support at Home
- Daily/weekly visits to monitor BP, heart rate, sugar, oxygen level.
- Surgical wound care and dressing changes.
- Medication management (blood thinners, BP tablets, etc.).
- Checking for signs of infection or fluid retention.
- Cardiac Physiotherapy
- Gentle breathing exercises.
- Gradual mobility training to improve heart and lung function.
- Posture and walking exercises to regain strength.
- Diet and Nutrition Support
- Heart-healthy diet planning (low-salt, low-fat).
- Monitoring fluid intake if needed (for patients with CHF).
- Emotional and Psychological Support
- Counseling for anxiety or depression (common after surgery).
- Family support and education about warning signs (e.g., chest pain, swelling, breathlessness).
- Regular Monitoring
- Tracking weight, pulse, and symptoms daily.
- Follow-up with cardiologist through teleconsultation or visits.
- Medical Equipment (if required)
- Portable ECG machines, oxygen concentrators, hospital beds.
🌿 NATURE
- Short to medium-term care: Typically 4–12 weeks depending on the surgery.
- Comprehensive: Combines nursing, physio, dietary, and emotional care.
- Home-Based: Allows recovery in a safe, stress-free home environment.
- Customized: Care plan is adjusted based on the doctor’s discharge summary.
✅ ADVANTAGES
- Reduces hospital stay and prevents readmission.
- Improves recovery speed and mental well-being.
- Offers one-on-one focused care at home.
- Helps patients regain strength and independence.
- Supports family members with training and updates.
- Cost-effective compared to prolonged hospital recovery.