Are There Special Considerations for Post-Surgical Patients?
Post-surgical patients often have specific sleeping position requirements to aid in recovery and minimize pain. For instance:
- Back Surgery: Patients may need to lie on their back with a pillow under their knees to maintain spinal alignment. - Abdominal Surgery: Side-lying positions can ease discomfort and reduce stress on the surgical site. - Cardiac Surgery: Elevating the head of the bed (Fowler's position) helps with breathing and reduces the workload on the heart.
