Splinting
The use of a pillow, folded blanket, or hands held firmly over an incision to reduce discomfort and prevent dehiscence during coughing or movement.
Incision splinting reduces the pain of coughing, deep breathing, and position changes after abdominal or thoracic surgery. It improves compliance with respiratory exercises, preventing atelectasis and pneumonia.
(Placeholder study content — expanded in the content build step.)
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