The nurse appeals to make heart cushions

Karen Sylvestre48, from Locqueltas, is nurse Anesthesiologist since 2013 after practicing the profession of nurse for thirteen years at the Vannes University Hospital.

Every Saturday in her town, she offers a solidarity and friendly workshop, Heart cushion making. “Following an article published in the press in 2023, concerning the making of heart cushions for the league against breast cancerI wanted to take the same example. Being nurse anesthesiologist, I have been made aware for all these years by patients with breast cancer. These people did not benefit from heart cushions at the Vannes University Hospital. The first heart cushions were used during chemotherapy treatments. ”

Cushions to relieve patients

These cushions are made for the symbolism of the heart, but also for its form which is perfectly suited, once posed under the armpits. This occasional position allows relieve postoperative discomfort Immediately, without compressing the breast. “Patients bring it to their home to use it in their bed, their sofa. »»

The first core cushions arrived in the anesthesia service on ambulatory surgery in October 2023, thanks to the Cancer League and the Tréffléan -based seamstress association. “I participate once a year in the operation of this association as part of Pink October. In total, around 250 cushions were given in this service in addition to donations in the oncology department. »»

Karen is passionate about sewing work using his sewing machine. In addition, she takes lessons in the Loch gym and leisure section of which she has been a member for about 8 years.

A workshop for all

Karen organizes all alone on his own initiative, for the first time, a workshop Made of cushion cushions at the Maison des Associations in Locmaria Grand-Champ on Saturday January 25. “I organize this workshop, thanks to the purchase of fabrics and padding, by the Association Association Oncologie de Vannes for an amount of € 500, in addition to donations from individuals (fabrics, wire, etc.). ». Karen has a good sewing bases and launched himself at home in the making of core cushions.

“I have already prepared 25 cushions ready to be padded. They will be handed over in the ambulatory surgery service ”.

“Everyone is welcome. There is no need to be a sewing expert to participate. For a good organization, it takes four teams: cutting, sewing, padding and finishes (invisible seams). People can bring their sewing machine. For people not practicing sewing, they can cut fabric or make the padding of the cushions, either, depending on the regulation, 170 gr of cushion. Everyone's presence can only be an hour or or more. It is desirable to bring your small equipment such as a pair of scissors adapted to the fabric, the needles for invisible seams, tissue falls, wire, or simply a good will … “.

Karen who has reflected on this type of operation for a few months, plans to renew this operation according to the participation of partners and seamstresses.

Workshop Saturday January 25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Maison des Associations. Contact: 06 09 70 23 96

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