AVR and CABG come under same protocol as far as mobilisation is concerned. POD1 sit out POD2 mobility within room-to toilet POD3- gentle ambulation around ward POD-5 stair climbing training within the PT department(only if home condition demands stair climbing). Usually these open heart pts are adviced not to lift weight and not to push or pull heavily so that they dont hurt the sternum and the sternal wires untill 4-6 weeks which is a normal healing period for the soft bone sternum. Standing with the walker or sit to stand from chair with PT or family help gets easier from the 3rd POD provided the pt is off from sedatives, urine catheter, wound drain and pacing wires.
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Does someone Know what is the guidelines for using arms in weight bearing for sit-to -stand after Aortic Valve Replacement?