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Removal of sternal wires is safe, simple and effective procedure that should be offered to patients with persistent post sternotomy chest pain after exclusion of myocardial ischemia, wound infection and sternal instability. What happens if sternal wires break? In conclusion, injury from fracture or migration of sternal wire is aRead More →

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This technique is performed by rubbing the knuckles of a closed fist firmly and vigorously on the patient’s sternum. Because the stimulus is applied to the core of the body, it is referred to as a central painful stimulus. Why would you not use the sternal rub as a painRead More →