Canadian journal of cardiovascular nursing = Journal canadien en soins infirmiers cardio-vasculaires
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Can J Cardiovasc Nurs · Jan 2010
Randomized Controlled TrialCold therapy for the management of pain associated with deep breathing and coughing post-cardiac surgery.
Coughing has been identified as the most painful experience post cardiac surgery. ⋯ This study demonstrates that cold therapy can be used to manage sternal incisional pain when DB & C.