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Sternshield - Double Action Cardiothoracic Harness

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Double Action Cardiothoracic Harness is a medical harness developed by our company GCS, to offer complete thoracic protection to all patients (women and men) recovering from a heart operation or any kind of thoracic operation involving sternotomy.

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After a cardiothoracic surgery that involves a sternotomy, patients face to major challenges:

  • General instability of the thoracic wall and the sternum
  • Intense coughing and expectoration

These two conditions can be highly painful, stressful and demoralizing but also dangerous (they can lead to sternal fractures and additional surgical actions but also infections and inflamations of the wound). The correct and safe fusion of the sternum has vital importance and it will accompany the patient for many years.

Sternshield, thanks to its innovative, patented Double Action design, is able to function both as an elastic and a non-elastic harness providing complete protection against both of these challenges:

  • As an elastic harness: Sternshield offers 24/7 adjustable, elastic support against the general instability of the thoracic wall for the whole post-operation period, guaranteeing a safe, quick and stress free recovery.
  • As a non-elastic harness: Sternshield offers complete immobilization of the sternum and the thorax for enhanced protection during coughing, phlegms and strenuous movements.

Our company’s focus on maximum efficiency and funcionality makes Sternshield the easiest, lightest and most effective solution for every patient.

All of our materials are of the highest quality (OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certified) and either 100% natural (cotton), when that is possible, or otherwise with the highest percentage of natural yarns. Thanks to its patented Double Action design, Sternshield is able to offer the highest level of thoracic protection to every patient without using plastic or hard components.

  • Immediate pain relief
  • Minimization of post-operational complications risks (infections, mediastenitis, fractures)
  • Facilitation and acceleration of mobilization process
  • Immediate feeling of security and safety
  • Facilitation of respiration
  • Particularly recommended for high risk patients (obesity, diabetes melitus, osteoporosis, fractured sternum)
  • Complete, 24/7 Double Action protection
  • Can be used immediately after the operation
  • Can be worn by patient alone
  • Functional even when worn under clothes
  • Comfortable and light
  • Easy to wear, use and adjust
  • Natural, skin friendly materials
  • No plastic or hard parts
  • Washable
The following instructions demonstrate how Sternshield double action cardiothoracic harness can be worn by patients without assistance (steps 1-4) and how it operates once it is worn (steps 5 & 6).

Step 1. Fasten all three scratch stickers of Sternshield harness loosely. (One on the main strap and one on each of the shoulder straps).

Step 2. Put your harness on in the same way as a T-shirt or a vest, placing the handles of your harness in front of your chest.

Step 3. Adjust the main strap of your harness for comfort.

Step 4. Adjust the two shoulder straps for comfort. The harness should be placed at the top of your chest.

Step 5. Sternshield is now functioning as an elastic harness, providing your thorax with a firm and comfortable support, which does not obstruct breathing and can be adjusted by fastening the main strap.

Step 6. Every time you pull the handles of Sternshield together, it functions as an non-elastic harness immobilizzing your thorax against cough, phlegms or strenuous movements.