Modified vs. Standard Sternal Precautions

Authors

Alex Rome MOT/S, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Katie Morris MOT/S, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Payton Johnston MOT/S, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Cheyenne Franklin MOT/S, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Rachel Jeneff MOT/S, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Hannah Tackett MOT/S, University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Faculty Advisor

Pamela Lewis-Kipkulei, PhD, OTD, OTR/L

Community Practitioner

Kelsey Mace, MOT, OTR/L

DOI

10.21007/chp.mot2.2023.0025

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

Spring 6-17-2023

Abstract

The poster examines standard and modified sternal precautions in pediatrics following a median sternotomy and the impact on developmental outcomes. The question our poster aims to answer includes, do modified sternal precautions improve developmental outcomes in children who underwent (median) sternotomy in a hospital setting compared to those with traditional sternal precautions? Through searching databases, the authors were able to gather articles providing evidence and information regarding modified vs. standard sternal precautions. Through the research, the authors concluded that there is further research needed on this topic in pediatric populations with the recommendation to proceed using caution due to no adverse effects mentioned.

Recommended Citation

Rome, Alex MOT/S; Morris, Katie MOT/S; Johnston, Payton MOT/S; Franklin, Cheyenne MOT/S; Jeneff, Rachel MOT/S; and Tackett, Hannah MOT/S , "Modified vs. Standard Sternal Precautions" (2023). Master of Occupational Therapy Student Critically Appraised Topics. Paper 27. http://dx.doi.org/10.21007/chp.mot2.2023.0025.
https://dc.uthsc.edu/mot2/27