Warm foot baths and deep breathing may take the edge off painful chest tube removal
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This study tests whether a warm foot bath combined with relaxation exercises can reduce pain and anxiety when chest tubes are removed after cardiac surgery. Sixty adults who had heart surgery will be randomly assigned to either relaxation exercises alone or relaxation plus a warm…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Igdir University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC