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Sternotomy and the beard.

Lucas H A Sanders1, F Joost ter Woorst, Auke Dick van der Meer

  • 1Department of Cardiathoracic Surgery, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.

Heart, Lung & Circulation
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Facial hair can complicate sternotomy procedures. This study presents a simple, economical method to manage beards and lower facial hair, ensuring effective skin preparation and line insertion.

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Area of Science:

  • Surgical Techniques
  • Patient Preparation

Background:

  • Beards and lower facial hair present challenges during surgical procedures.
  • These include difficulties with skin preparation, cervical venous line insertion, and patient draping for sternotomy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a straightforward and cost-effective solution.
  • To address the management of facial hair in patients undergoing sternotomy.

Main Methods:

  • A simple and economical technique is described.
  • This method facilitates proper skin preparation and line insertion in the presence of facial hair.

Main Results:

  • The described method effectively overcomes the challenges posed by facial hair.
  • It ensures adequate skin preparation and facilitates cervical venous line insertion.

Conclusions:

  • A practical and economical solution exists for managing facial hair during sternotomy.
  • This technique improves patient preparation and procedural safety.