The term, universal waste, was coined by U.S. EPA in an attempt to describe wastes that seem to come from everywhere. 1  The term results in part from an early federal method of identifying hazardous waste, which was distinctly different from the early California method of identifying hazardous waste.
recovery. The length of stay after open heart surgery is usually 4-7 days. Your physician and a knowledgeable team of professionals will attend to your special needs, to help you understand your heart condition and how to best live with it. Your Heart and Its Function The heart is a strong muscle about the size of your clenched fist.
And remember to wear your seat belt! You shouldn't drive until your healthcare provider tells you it's safe. This includes driving cars, bicycles, motor bikes, tractors, and lawn mowers. You'll probably wait 2 to 4 weeks after a heart attack or at least 4 weeks after open heart surgery. During this time, your reflexes and reaction time will be slower than normal due to weakness or pain medication. After surgery, you also risk injuring your sternum on the steering wheel or by having to turn or twist unexpectedly.