CARDIORESPIRATORY SCIENCE 2

Description

VIVA NOTES INCLUDED! Challenging concepts addressed with tables / diagrams / flow charts. Focus on assessment and management skills associated with individuals with cardio/ resp disease and evaluation of physio interventions. Topics include - Adaptation of subjective examination - Adaptation of physical examination - The critically ill patient across the lifespan - Airway suction: oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal suction - Artificial airway use: nasopharyngeal and guedel airways - Manual hyperinflation - Application and precautions of use of supplemental oxygen - Application, precautions and contraindications of non-invasive ventilation - Cough Assist Device - Mobilising/ exercising individuals in the intensive care setting - Treatment evaluation - Role of the physiotherapist in the multidisciplinary team - Cardiac rehabilitation - Pulmonary rehabilitation - Individual education - Outcome measures used in rehabilitation programs