The effect of position change on vital signs, back pain and vascular complications following percutaneous coronary intervention

ConclusionsIt was found that systolic blood pressure and back pain were at the lowest levels in the standard fowler's position in the 6th  hr after the procedure when the HOB was elevated 45–60° and the result was clinically significant and the position change decreased back pain without causing any vascular complications.Relevance to clinical practiceLow fowler's position was applied in which HOB was elevated 15 –30° and standard fowler's position was applied in which the HOB was elevated 45–60° could be safe and applicable in patients by nurses after the procedure.
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research