Precautions in open heart surgery

(i) Keeping the patient under close observation in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) after open heart surgery.
(ii) 2-3 tubes should be inserted to drain the fluid accumulated in the patient’s thorax.
(iii) Regular walking and movement should be done.
(iv) Avoidance of fatty foods and smoking.
(v) Diabetes should be kept under control.
(vi) Keeping blood pressure normal or controlling high blood pressure.

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