The document discusses physical therapy principles and methods for managing post-surgical patients at risk of developing respiratory complications. It covers chest physiotherapy techniques like turning, coughing, deep breathing exercises, postural drainage, percussion, vibration, preparation, aftercare and risks. It also discusses pulmonary rehabilitation and how physiotherapy can help reduce risks in surgical patients through techniques like deep breathing and incentive spirometry.
The document discusses the central nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord. It describes how the central nervous system is composed of the brain and spinal cord, which control both voluntary and involuntary functions. It provides details on the structure and function of the brain and spinal cord, and their role in coordinating nerve signals throughout the body. The central nervous system is described as the master control center of the body.
This document provides an overview of physiotherapy, including:
- Physiotherapy aims to assess, diagnose, and treat disease and disability through physical means based on medical science principles.
- Physiotherapists treat musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary and neurological conditions using techniques like exercise, manual therapy, education and rehabilitation.
- Physiotherapy has its origins in late 19th century England and has since expanded globally to become a major allied health profession.
This document outlines physical therapy principles and methods for treating various geriatric and aged conditions. It discusses geriatric physical therapy and focuses on resistance exercise. It also covers physical therapy for conditions like arthritis, osteoporosis, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, hip and joint replacements, balance disorders, and incontinence. For each condition, it describes signs and symptoms, types of exercises and therapies used in treatment, and rehabilitation approaches.
Ptpm001 Ptm Of Common Musculoskeletal Disorders Medical Jou…Abdul Rehman S Mulla
The document discusses the management of common musculoskeletal disorders and provides guidelines for evaluating patients experiencing acute musculoskeletal symptoms. It covers topics such as taking a thorough patient history, conducting a physical exam, identifying clinical syndromes, ordering appropriate imaging or lab tests, and criteria for specialist referrals. Treatment approaches are discussed for conditions like chronic musculoskeletal pain, urinary incontinence, movement dysfunction from stroke, and respiratory diseases. Fall prevention strategies for the elderly are also outlined.
This document provides an overview of physical therapy principles and methods. It discusses various therapeutic modalities like thermal agents, electrical modalities, ultrasound and more. It also discusses rehabilitation programs for different injuries and conditions. Additionally, it covers adult upper and lower limb prosthetic training, gait training skills, and the professional roles of physical therapists. The document is a detailed reference guide outlining physical therapy assessment and treatment approaches.
PTP&M004 PTM of Central Nervous System trauma and disease Medical JournalAbdul Rehman S Mulla
This document provides information on the management of central nervous system trauma and disease. It discusses the anatomy and functions of the central nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord. It then focuses on spinal cord injuries, describing the causes, symptoms, and physical therapy approaches for different levels of spinal cord injury. The document also covers head injuries, discussing types of injuries, methods for assessing severity, and general management approaches.
PHYSICAL THERAPY MANAGEMENT OF CARDIORESPIRATORY DYSFUNCTIONAbdul Rehman S Mulla
This document discusses physical therapy management of cardiorespiratory dysfunctions. It begins by outlining various cardiorespiratory conditions that physical therapists can help treat through exercise and activity prescription. These include acute conditions like pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and heart conditions like heart failure. The document then goes on to describe specific physical therapy treatments for these conditions, including cardiovascular and respiratory exercises, chest physiotherapy techniques, and breathing exercises. It provides illustrations to enhance understanding of respiratory system anatomy and various lung pathologies.
This document provides an overview of the National Physiotherapy Examination (NPTE) preparation guide. It includes sections on the NPTE syllabus, musculoskeletal physiotherapy covering anatomy and conditions, neuromuscular physical therapy techniques like PNF, and gait analysis. The guide contains over 200 pages of detailed content on the structure and administration of the NPTE, as well as evaluation and treatment approaches for various musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. It is intended to help physical therapy students prepare for the NPTE licensing exam.
The document discusses the central nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord. It describes how the central nervous system is composed of the brain and spinal cord, which control both voluntary and involuntary functions. It provides details on the structure and function of the brain and spinal cord, and their role in coordinating nerve signals throughout the body. The central nervous system is described as the master control center of the body.
This document provides an overview of physiotherapy, including:
- Physiotherapy aims to assess, diagnose, and treat disease and disability through physical means based on medical science principles.
- Physiotherapists treat musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary and neurological conditions using techniques like exercise, manual therapy, education and rehabilitation.
- Physiotherapy has its origins in late 19th century England and has since expanded globally to become a major allied health profession.
This document outlines physical therapy principles and methods for treating various geriatric and aged conditions. It discusses geriatric physical therapy and focuses on resistance exercise. It also covers physical therapy for conditions like arthritis, osteoporosis, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, hip and joint replacements, balance disorders, and incontinence. For each condition, it describes signs and symptoms, types of exercises and therapies used in treatment, and rehabilitation approaches.
Ptpm001 Ptm Of Common Musculoskeletal Disorders Medical Jou…Abdul Rehman S Mulla
The document discusses the management of common musculoskeletal disorders and provides guidelines for evaluating patients experiencing acute musculoskeletal symptoms. It covers topics such as taking a thorough patient history, conducting a physical exam, identifying clinical syndromes, ordering appropriate imaging or lab tests, and criteria for specialist referrals. Treatment approaches are discussed for conditions like chronic musculoskeletal pain, urinary incontinence, movement dysfunction from stroke, and respiratory diseases. Fall prevention strategies for the elderly are also outlined.
This document provides an overview of physical therapy principles and methods. It discusses various therapeutic modalities like thermal agents, electrical modalities, ultrasound and more. It also discusses rehabilitation programs for different injuries and conditions. Additionally, it covers adult upper and lower limb prosthetic training, gait training skills, and the professional roles of physical therapists. The document is a detailed reference guide outlining physical therapy assessment and treatment approaches.
PTP&M004 PTM of Central Nervous System trauma and disease Medical JournalAbdul Rehman S Mulla
This document provides information on the management of central nervous system trauma and disease. It discusses the anatomy and functions of the central nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord. It then focuses on spinal cord injuries, describing the causes, symptoms, and physical therapy approaches for different levels of spinal cord injury. The document also covers head injuries, discussing types of injuries, methods for assessing severity, and general management approaches.
PHYSICAL THERAPY MANAGEMENT OF CARDIORESPIRATORY DYSFUNCTIONAbdul Rehman S Mulla
This document discusses physical therapy management of cardiorespiratory dysfunctions. It begins by outlining various cardiorespiratory conditions that physical therapists can help treat through exercise and activity prescription. These include acute conditions like pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and heart conditions like heart failure. The document then goes on to describe specific physical therapy treatments for these conditions, including cardiovascular and respiratory exercises, chest physiotherapy techniques, and breathing exercises. It provides illustrations to enhance understanding of respiratory system anatomy and various lung pathologies.
This document provides an overview of the National Physiotherapy Examination (NPTE) preparation guide. It includes sections on the NPTE syllabus, musculoskeletal physiotherapy covering anatomy and conditions, neuromuscular physical therapy techniques like PNF, and gait analysis. The guide contains over 200 pages of detailed content on the structure and administration of the NPTE, as well as evaluation and treatment approaches for various musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. It is intended to help physical therapy students prepare for the NPTE licensing exam.
This document discusses topics related to physical therapy including diabetes/metabolic syndrome, obesity/bariatrics, rehabilitation for lymphatic disease, motor learning strategies, infection control guidelines, and locomotor training systems. It provides details on the definition and causes of metabolic syndrome and treatments including diet, exercise, and medication. It also discusses obesity, bariatric surgery considerations and implications, and rehabilitation. Other sections cover manual lymphatic drainage, motor learning research, universal precaution policies and training, and automated body weight support systems for locomotor rehabilitation.
This document provides guidance on physical therapy principles and methods for the National Physiotherapy Exam, covering topics like osteoporosis, musculoskeletal differential diagnosis, kinematic chain tables, life support and CPR updates. It includes sections on diagnosing and managing osteoporosis, physiotherapy assessments and interventions, differential diagnosis of bone lesions and fractures, arthritis, life support protocols, and more. The document is over 100 pages and contains detailed information intended to help prepare physical therapists for their licensing exam.
This document provides an overview of physical therapy principles and methods. It discusses various topics related to physical therapy including education and consultation for different patient populations (pediatric, geriatric, orthopedic, neurological, cardio-pulmonary), research and evidence-based practice, assessment techniques, and data analysis. The document contains proprietary information belonging to Mullsons Health & Wellness.
This document is a doctoral thesis that examines predictors of the no-reflow phenomenon after primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). It includes two studies:
1. A study of the incidence of no-reflow after primary PCI in STEMI patients based on sex, age, place of origin, associated pathologies, number of risk factors, and genetic factors. The incidence of no-reflow was found to vary according to these characteristics.
2. A study to identify risk factors for no-reflow after primary PCI in STEMI patients. Several potential risk factors will be analyzed to determine their association with the occurrence of no-reflow.
Bohomolets pediatric methodical book year 3Dr. Rubz
This textbook discusses the structure and organization of children's healthcare establishments in Ukraine. It outlines the different types of facilities that provide treatment and preventative care to children, including pediatric polyclinics and children's hospitals. The roles and duties of medical personnel at these facilities are also described. Pediatricians, nurses, and junior nurses each have specific functions to support healthcare delivery and patient care. The textbook provides students an overview of how the pediatric medical system is structured in Ukraine to ensure children receive necessary medical services.
Teza de doctorat teaha diana 2019 semnatPopescuAnca8
This document is a doctoral thesis that examines different therapeutic approaches and their impact on clinical response and quality of life in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. It contains an introduction and several chapters on topics like updated data on rheumatoid arthritis, evaluations and therapies used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, the study's working hypothesis and objectives, materials and methods, results and discussions. The results chapter analyzes the clinical response based on disease stage and treatment strategy, and evaluates quality of life in patients according to the treatment approach and disease stage. Discussions draw conclusions about how different treatments influence factors like pain levels, physical function and individual well-being in rheumatoid arthritis patients.
The document discusses malignant hyperthermia, a rare genetic condition triggered by certain anesthetic agents. It can cause a severe hypermetabolic state and muscle rigidity. If not rapidly treated, it can result in death from complications like cardiac arrest or brain damage. The document outlines strategies for preventing and treating malignant hyperthermia in the operating room, including having emergency supplies and medication available, monitoring patients closely, and educating staff on treatment protocols.
This document discusses physical therapy principles and methods for managing oncology and palliative care patients. It covers the main disciplines of oncology including medical oncology, surgical oncology, radiation oncology, and pediatric oncology. It describes cancer treatment modalities as well as common conditions and therapies for pediatric patients, including cerebral palsy, asthma, cystic fibrosis, and more. The document provides detailed information on physical therapy assessments and techniques for various cancers and pediatric conditions.
This document provides guidance on physical therapy for patients with HIV/AIDS. It discusses the pathophysiology of HIV/AIDS and how physical therapy can help with pain management, strengthening, and functional rehabilitation for patients dealing with conditions like peripheral neuropathy. The document also covers assessing and treating HIV-related pain, including various pain medications and adjuvant therapies. It provides recommendations for exercise prescriptions for these patients and limitations they may have based on effects to the central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, and musculoskeletal system.
The document discusses physical therapy management of plantar fasciitis related patients. It begins by defining plantar fasciitis as a common cause of heel pain involving inflammation of the plantar fascia. It describes the typical symptoms of pain with initial steps or prolonged standing. Potential risk factors include age, sex, exercise patterns, faulty foot mechanics, obesity, and occupations requiring long periods of standing. Diagnosis is based on history and physical exam. Treatments discussed include medications, stretching exercises, deep tissue wraps, bracing, ultrasound, and night splints. Prevention focuses on proper footwear and stretching.
Physiotherapy involves evaluating, diagnosing, and treating a range of diseases, disorders, and disabilities using physical means. Physiotherapy management is provided for conditions such as musculoskeletal disability, cardiorespiratory dysfunction, central nervous system trauma/disease, and more. Physiotherapy includes both inpatient and outpatient services for treatments like orthopedics, trauma, and spinal injuries/surgeries.
This document provides an overview of physical therapy management for oncology and palliative care patients. It discusses breast cancer, lung cancer, and prostate cancer in detail across multiple sections. For each cancer type, it covers symptoms, causes, risk factors, tests and diagnosis, staging, treatments, complications, prevention, rehabilitation exercises, and more. The document is 122 pages long and appears to be a comprehensive reference manual for physical therapists treating cancer patients.
The document discusses physical therapy management of peripheral nervous system trauma and disease related patients. It provides an overview of the peripheral nervous system, including spinal and cranial nerves. It then discusses various disorders that can affect the peripheral nervous system such as compressive neuropathies, sciatica, peripheral neuropathies, spinal infections, and spinal meningitis. Treatment involves addressing the underlying cause when possible as well as supportive care from a multidisciplinary team to help patients maintain function and quality of life.
Islami Jamiat Talaba Pakistan, the largest and countrywide students's organization working for the betterment of educational system and student's welfare from December 1947
The document discusses brachial plexus injuries, which involve damage to the network of nerves between the neck and arm. It describes the anatomy of the brachial plexus and its branches. There are two main types of brachial plexus injuries - Erb's palsy, which involves the upper trunk and results in weakness of shoulder and arm muscles, and Klumpke's palsy, which involves the lower trunk and causes hand deformities. Causes include difficult childbirth and other stretching or trauma to the neck and shoulders. Management involves medical treatment of pain as well as potential surgical interventions and physical therapy.
Kaplan National Physical Therapy Exam by Bethany Chapman Mary FratianniShahsad Aboobacker
The document discusses the importance of summarization for processing large amounts of text data. Automatic summarization systems aim to generate concise summaries by identifying the most important concepts and events within source texts. However, accurately summarizing texts remains a challenging task that current systems cannot fully achieve at a human level.
The document does not contain any meaningful content to summarize. It only contains formatting characters without any text. In 3 sentences or less, a summary cannot be provided as there is no information in the given document to summarize.
Suspension therapy uses specialized equipment to provide passive and assisted exercises for various joints. There are three main types of suspension - axial, pendular, and vertical - which differ based on where the supporting hook is placed in relation to the joint and center of gravity. The suspension unit was invented and consists of fixed points, supporting ropes, slings, and other attachments to position the patient for passive range of motion exercises of shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, and ankles. Suspension therapy provides advantages over other methods like continuous passive motion by allowing resistance to be added to muscle work as needed.
1. The document provides a set of 50 multiple choice questions related to various topics in dentistry. The questions cover subjects like dental anatomy, operative dentistry, endodontics, oral pathology, oral surgery and more.
2. The questions are based on people's memories of past exams and cannot be relied on 100% but provide an idea of topics that may be covered.
3. Answers are not provided for the questions.
The document outlines the physical therapy management of limb amputees. It discusses the importance of presurgical and postsurgical management, including initial evaluation, patient education on limb care and use of prosthetics, and preprosthetic exercises to build strength and function. It then covers various gait training skills and advanced activities to help amputees safely and effectively ambulate with their prosthetic limb. The overall goal is to produce a healed residual limb, train the patient to walk with a prosthesis, and ensure cost-effective rehabilitation.
Evidências científicas dos 10 passos para o sucesso no
aleitamento materno.
Autor(es): Organização Mundial da Saúde
Fonte: Brasília; Organização Pan-americana da Saúde; 2001. 134 p. tab, graf.
Monografia [LILACS ID: 307758 ] Idioma: Português
Evidence for the ten steps to successful breastfeeding
Authors: World Health Organization
Number of pages: 111
Publication date: 1998
Languages: English, French, Spanish
ISBN: 9241591544
WHO reference number: WHO/CHD/98.9
English [pdf 921kb]
French [pdf 640kb]
Spanish [pdf 436kb]
Esta revisão resume os estudos relativos a cada um dos Dez Passos para o Sucesso do Aleitamento Materno e pesquisas combinando os vários passos. Tanto quanto possível, os autores incluíram somente estudos experimentais e quasi-experimental.
O objetivo do documento foi revisar as evidências para a eficácia dos "Dez Passos" e fornecer uma ferramenta para a defesa da IHAC - Iniciativa Hospital Amigo da Criança e capacitação de profissionais de saúde.
PS: Eu tenho uma versão em português doada pelo Centro de Documentação da OPAS/Brasil mas não consegui encontrar esta publicação para download em português.
Marcus Renato de Carvalho
This review summarizes studies related to each of the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding and studies combining steps. As far as possible the authors included only experimental and quasi-experimental studies. The purpose of the document was to review the evidence for the efficacy of the "Ten Steps" and to provide a tool for advocacy and education.
This document is a medical manual for the Royal Adelaide Hospital Intensive Care Unit from 2012. It provides information on administration, clinical procedures, drugs and infusions for ICU staff. The manual aims to standardize patient management through protocols and guidelines derived from evidence and experience. It contains sections on staffing, admission/discharge policies, documentation, consent, ward rounds, clinical duties, procedures, cardiovascular and respiratory drugs, sedation, and more. The director notes that while aiming for accuracy, errors may exist and staff should notify the duty consultant of any issues.
This document discusses topics related to physical therapy including diabetes/metabolic syndrome, obesity/bariatrics, rehabilitation for lymphatic disease, motor learning strategies, infection control guidelines, and locomotor training systems. It provides details on the definition and causes of metabolic syndrome and treatments including diet, exercise, and medication. It also discusses obesity, bariatric surgery considerations and implications, and rehabilitation. Other sections cover manual lymphatic drainage, motor learning research, universal precaution policies and training, and automated body weight support systems for locomotor rehabilitation.
This document provides guidance on physical therapy principles and methods for the National Physiotherapy Exam, covering topics like osteoporosis, musculoskeletal differential diagnosis, kinematic chain tables, life support and CPR updates. It includes sections on diagnosing and managing osteoporosis, physiotherapy assessments and interventions, differential diagnosis of bone lesions and fractures, arthritis, life support protocols, and more. The document is over 100 pages and contains detailed information intended to help prepare physical therapists for their licensing exam.
This document provides an overview of physical therapy principles and methods. It discusses various topics related to physical therapy including education and consultation for different patient populations (pediatric, geriatric, orthopedic, neurological, cardio-pulmonary), research and evidence-based practice, assessment techniques, and data analysis. The document contains proprietary information belonging to Mullsons Health & Wellness.
This document is a doctoral thesis that examines predictors of the no-reflow phenomenon after primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). It includes two studies:
1. A study of the incidence of no-reflow after primary PCI in STEMI patients based on sex, age, place of origin, associated pathologies, number of risk factors, and genetic factors. The incidence of no-reflow was found to vary according to these characteristics.
2. A study to identify risk factors for no-reflow after primary PCI in STEMI patients. Several potential risk factors will be analyzed to determine their association with the occurrence of no-reflow.
Bohomolets pediatric methodical book year 3Dr. Rubz
This textbook discusses the structure and organization of children's healthcare establishments in Ukraine. It outlines the different types of facilities that provide treatment and preventative care to children, including pediatric polyclinics and children's hospitals. The roles and duties of medical personnel at these facilities are also described. Pediatricians, nurses, and junior nurses each have specific functions to support healthcare delivery and patient care. The textbook provides students an overview of how the pediatric medical system is structured in Ukraine to ensure children receive necessary medical services.
Teza de doctorat teaha diana 2019 semnatPopescuAnca8
This document is a doctoral thesis that examines different therapeutic approaches and their impact on clinical response and quality of life in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. It contains an introduction and several chapters on topics like updated data on rheumatoid arthritis, evaluations and therapies used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, the study's working hypothesis and objectives, materials and methods, results and discussions. The results chapter analyzes the clinical response based on disease stage and treatment strategy, and evaluates quality of life in patients according to the treatment approach and disease stage. Discussions draw conclusions about how different treatments influence factors like pain levels, physical function and individual well-being in rheumatoid arthritis patients.
The document discusses malignant hyperthermia, a rare genetic condition triggered by certain anesthetic agents. It can cause a severe hypermetabolic state and muscle rigidity. If not rapidly treated, it can result in death from complications like cardiac arrest or brain damage. The document outlines strategies for preventing and treating malignant hyperthermia in the operating room, including having emergency supplies and medication available, monitoring patients closely, and educating staff on treatment protocols.
This document discusses physical therapy principles and methods for managing oncology and palliative care patients. It covers the main disciplines of oncology including medical oncology, surgical oncology, radiation oncology, and pediatric oncology. It describes cancer treatment modalities as well as common conditions and therapies for pediatric patients, including cerebral palsy, asthma, cystic fibrosis, and more. The document provides detailed information on physical therapy assessments and techniques for various cancers and pediatric conditions.
This document provides guidance on physical therapy for patients with HIV/AIDS. It discusses the pathophysiology of HIV/AIDS and how physical therapy can help with pain management, strengthening, and functional rehabilitation for patients dealing with conditions like peripheral neuropathy. The document also covers assessing and treating HIV-related pain, including various pain medications and adjuvant therapies. It provides recommendations for exercise prescriptions for these patients and limitations they may have based on effects to the central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, and musculoskeletal system.
The document discusses physical therapy management of plantar fasciitis related patients. It begins by defining plantar fasciitis as a common cause of heel pain involving inflammation of the plantar fascia. It describes the typical symptoms of pain with initial steps or prolonged standing. Potential risk factors include age, sex, exercise patterns, faulty foot mechanics, obesity, and occupations requiring long periods of standing. Diagnosis is based on history and physical exam. Treatments discussed include medications, stretching exercises, deep tissue wraps, bracing, ultrasound, and night splints. Prevention focuses on proper footwear and stretching.
Physiotherapy involves evaluating, diagnosing, and treating a range of diseases, disorders, and disabilities using physical means. Physiotherapy management is provided for conditions such as musculoskeletal disability, cardiorespiratory dysfunction, central nervous system trauma/disease, and more. Physiotherapy includes both inpatient and outpatient services for treatments like orthopedics, trauma, and spinal injuries/surgeries.
This document provides an overview of physical therapy management for oncology and palliative care patients. It discusses breast cancer, lung cancer, and prostate cancer in detail across multiple sections. For each cancer type, it covers symptoms, causes, risk factors, tests and diagnosis, staging, treatments, complications, prevention, rehabilitation exercises, and more. The document is 122 pages long and appears to be a comprehensive reference manual for physical therapists treating cancer patients.
The document discusses physical therapy management of peripheral nervous system trauma and disease related patients. It provides an overview of the peripheral nervous system, including spinal and cranial nerves. It then discusses various disorders that can affect the peripheral nervous system such as compressive neuropathies, sciatica, peripheral neuropathies, spinal infections, and spinal meningitis. Treatment involves addressing the underlying cause when possible as well as supportive care from a multidisciplinary team to help patients maintain function and quality of life.
Islami Jamiat Talaba Pakistan, the largest and countrywide students's organization working for the betterment of educational system and student's welfare from December 1947
The document discusses brachial plexus injuries, which involve damage to the network of nerves between the neck and arm. It describes the anatomy of the brachial plexus and its branches. There are two main types of brachial plexus injuries - Erb's palsy, which involves the upper trunk and results in weakness of shoulder and arm muscles, and Klumpke's palsy, which involves the lower trunk and causes hand deformities. Causes include difficult childbirth and other stretching or trauma to the neck and shoulders. Management involves medical treatment of pain as well as potential surgical interventions and physical therapy.
Kaplan National Physical Therapy Exam by Bethany Chapman Mary FratianniShahsad Aboobacker
The document discusses the importance of summarization for processing large amounts of text data. Automatic summarization systems aim to generate concise summaries by identifying the most important concepts and events within source texts. However, accurately summarizing texts remains a challenging task that current systems cannot fully achieve at a human level.
The document does not contain any meaningful content to summarize. It only contains formatting characters without any text. In 3 sentences or less, a summary cannot be provided as there is no information in the given document to summarize.
Suspension therapy uses specialized equipment to provide passive and assisted exercises for various joints. There are three main types of suspension - axial, pendular, and vertical - which differ based on where the supporting hook is placed in relation to the joint and center of gravity. The suspension unit was invented and consists of fixed points, supporting ropes, slings, and other attachments to position the patient for passive range of motion exercises of shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, and ankles. Suspension therapy provides advantages over other methods like continuous passive motion by allowing resistance to be added to muscle work as needed.
1. The document provides a set of 50 multiple choice questions related to various topics in dentistry. The questions cover subjects like dental anatomy, operative dentistry, endodontics, oral pathology, oral surgery and more.
2. The questions are based on people's memories of past exams and cannot be relied on 100% but provide an idea of topics that may be covered.
3. Answers are not provided for the questions.
The document outlines the physical therapy management of limb amputees. It discusses the importance of presurgical and postsurgical management, including initial evaluation, patient education on limb care and use of prosthetics, and preprosthetic exercises to build strength and function. It then covers various gait training skills and advanced activities to help amputees safely and effectively ambulate with their prosthetic limb. The overall goal is to produce a healed residual limb, train the patient to walk with a prosthesis, and ensure cost-effective rehabilitation.
Evidências científicas dos 10 passos para o sucesso no
aleitamento materno.
Autor(es): Organização Mundial da Saúde
Fonte: Brasília; Organização Pan-americana da Saúde; 2001. 134 p. tab, graf.
Monografia [LILACS ID: 307758 ] Idioma: Português
Evidence for the ten steps to successful breastfeeding
Authors: World Health Organization
Number of pages: 111
Publication date: 1998
Languages: English, French, Spanish
ISBN: 9241591544
WHO reference number: WHO/CHD/98.9
English [pdf 921kb]
French [pdf 640kb]
Spanish [pdf 436kb]
Esta revisão resume os estudos relativos a cada um dos Dez Passos para o Sucesso do Aleitamento Materno e pesquisas combinando os vários passos. Tanto quanto possível, os autores incluíram somente estudos experimentais e quasi-experimental.
O objetivo do documento foi revisar as evidências para a eficácia dos "Dez Passos" e fornecer uma ferramenta para a defesa da IHAC - Iniciativa Hospital Amigo da Criança e capacitação de profissionais de saúde.
PS: Eu tenho uma versão em português doada pelo Centro de Documentação da OPAS/Brasil mas não consegui encontrar esta publicação para download em português.
Marcus Renato de Carvalho
This review summarizes studies related to each of the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding and studies combining steps. As far as possible the authors included only experimental and quasi-experimental studies. The purpose of the document was to review the evidence for the efficacy of the "Ten Steps" and to provide a tool for advocacy and education.
This document is a medical manual for the Royal Adelaide Hospital Intensive Care Unit from 2012. It provides information on administration, clinical procedures, drugs and infusions for ICU staff. The manual aims to standardize patient management through protocols and guidelines derived from evidence and experience. It contains sections on staffing, admission/discharge policies, documentation, consent, ward rounds, clinical duties, procedures, cardiovascular and respiratory drugs, sedation, and more. The director notes that while aiming for accuracy, errors may exist and staff should notify the duty consultant of any issues.
Pressure ulcers following spinal cord injuryGNEAUPP.
This document reviews pressure ulcers following spinal cord injury. It discusses the impact, incidence, risk factors, stages, prevention, and treatment of pressure ulcers post-SCI. Key points covered include that electrical stimulation and pressure relief techniques may help prevent ulcers, but more research is needed. Specialized seating and education are also important for prevention. Treatment options discussed include electrical stimulation, dressings, and other therapies, though more research is still required to determine best practices. The overall goal is to prevent pressure ulcers post-SCI and speed healing through evidence-based strategies.
Minilaparoscopy cholecystectomy and hernia repairmostafa hegazy
This document discusses minilaparoscopic techniques for cholecystectomy and hernia repair. It describes a new mini trocar system that enables minilaparoscopy with standard laparoscopic instruments. For cholecystectomy, the technique involves performing the surgery through three 5mm incisions using graspers, dissectors, and an ultrasound device without clips. Results show the technique is safe and effective with less pain and faster recovery compared to standard laparoscopy. For hernia repair, the technique combines transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) and totally extraperitoneal (TEP) approaches through three 5mm incisions, with results also demonstrating safety, effectiveness, and benefits over standard laparoscopic her
- Neonatal infection within 72 hours of birth can be a significant cause of mortality and morbidity in newborn babies. There is variation in how the risk of infection is managed in healthy babies.
- The guideline aims to prioritize treatment of sick babies, minimize impact on healthy women and babies, and promote wise antibiotic use to prevent resistance.
- Key recommendations include providing information and support to families, using risk factors and clinical indicators to guide treatment decisions, offering eligible women intrapartum antibiotics to prevent infection, and considering stopping antibiotics at 36 hours if tests are reassuring.
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Identification
Primary teeth
Secondary teeth
Dentition
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Estimation of sex
Estimation of race
Estimation of stature
Death and postmortem
Death and changes after death
Autopsy
Postmortem temperature changes
Postmortem staining/postmortem lividity
Rigor mortis and cadaveric spasm
Mummification
Adipocere
Putrefaction
Maggots
Antemortem and postmortem burns
Asphyxia
Café coronary
Hanging
Different forms of asphyxia
Drowning
Firearm injuries
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Types of bullet
Types of firearm injuries
Wound and injury
Grievous injury
Injuries
Fractures
Wound
Law in relation to man
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Offence
IPC, CrPC and IEA
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Exhumation
Torture
Criminal responsibility
Consent
Medical law
Medical negligence
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Sexual offences
Rape
Other sexual offences
Infanticide and fetal death
Fetal death
Battered baby syndrome
Toxicology
General features of poisoning
Poisoning based on physiological state
Hydrogen sulphide
Arsenic
Lead
Phosphorus
Mercury
Copper
Zinc
Cadmium
Aluminium phosphide
Cyanide
Paracetamol poisoning
Salicylate poisoning
Copper sulphate poisoning
Acid poisoning
Sulphuric acid
Nitric acid
Carbolic acid
Oxalic acid
Kerosene poisoning
Carbon monoxide
Chloral hydrate
Methyl alcohol
Barbiturates
Aconite
Dhatura
Strychnine
Opc
Preservatives for poisoning
Snakes
Mushroom poisoning
Plant poison
General features of management of poisoning
Hemodialysis
Alkaline diuresis
Saline diuresis
Gastric lavage
BAL
EDTA
Metallothienes
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This document provides the 2012 Clinical Practice Guidelines for Emergency Medical Technicians in Ireland. It is published by the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC), which is responsible for standards, education and training in pre-hospital emergency care. The guidelines contain up-to-date best practices for patient assessment, treatment of various medical emergencies, trauma care, pediatric emergencies, and operations in the pre-hospital setting. The guidelines are evidence-based and aim to guide integrated care across all levels of pre-hospital emergency responders.
This document discusses presbyopia, an age-related condition that results in a decreased ability to focus on near objects. It defines different types of presbyopia and discusses its epidemiology and clinical background. The main points are:
1. Presbyopia is caused by a gradual loss of accommodation, or ability to focus, as the lens hardens with age. It affects near vision and can cause functional disability without correction.
2. It is classified into stages from incipient to absolute based on symptoms and accommodation ability. Risk factors include age, hyperopia, occupation, gender, ocular/systemic disease, drugs, and geography.
3. The natural history and mechanisms behind presbyopia
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
1.0 PHYSIOTHERAPY IN SURGICAL CONDITIONS: ..................................................................................................................................3
2.0 CHEST PHYSIOTHERAPY:.....................................................................................................................................................................7
2.1 DEFINITION: ............................................................................................................................................................................7
2.2 PURPOSE: ...............................................................................................................................................................................7
2.3 PRECAUTIONS: ......................................................................................................................................................................8
2.4 DESCRIPTION: ........................................................................................................................................................................9
2.4.1 TURNING: ................................................................................................................................................................9
2.4.2 COUGHING:.............................................................................................................................................................9
2.4.3 DEEP BREATHING:...............................................................................................................................................10
2.4.3.1 BREATHING EXERCISES:....................................................................................................................11
2.4.4 POSTURAL DRAINAGE: .......................................................................................................................................12
2.4.4.1 SUCTIONING:........................................................................................................................................12
2.4.5 PERCUSSION:.......................................................................................................................................................13
2.4.5.1 PERCUSSIO FOR UNDER FIVE YEAR OLDS: ....................................................................................13
A. CLEARING THE BACK OF THE RIGHT UPPER LOBE: ..............................................................13
B. CLEARING THE BACK OF THE LEFT UPPER LOBE:.................................................................14
C. CLEARING THE FRONT OF THE RIGHT UPPER LOBE:............................................................14
D. CLEARING THE FRONT OF THE LEFT UPPER LOBE: ..............................................................14
E. CLEARING THE SIDE OF THE RIGHT LOWER LOBES:.............................................................14
F. CLEARING THE SIDE OF THE LEFT LOWER LOBE: .................................................................14
G. CLEARING THE BACK OF THE LOWER LOBES: .......................................................................14
H. CLEARING THE FRONT OF THE LOWER LOBES:.....................................................................15
I. CLEARING IT ALL OUT:................................................................................................................15
2.4.6 VIBRATION: ...........................................................................................................................................................15
2.4.7 PREPARATION:.....................................................................................................................................................16
2.4.8 AFTERCARE:.........................................................................................................................................................16
2.4.9 RISKS:....................................................................................................................................................................16
2.4.10 NORMAL RESULTS: .............................................................................................................................................19
3.0. PULMONARY REHABILITATION: ........................................................................................................................................................21
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1.0 PHYSIOTHERAPY IN SURGICAL CONDITIONS:
Pulmonary complications, including pneumonia and respiratory failure, are a common - and dangerous -
problem for patients following major surgery. To address this issue, a comprehensive systematic review and
meta-analysis in the April 2006 issue of The Annals of Internal Medicine provides clinicians with new guidelines
to use prior to surgery in assessing a patient's risk of developing pulmonary problems postoperatively.
quot;Independent of surgical complications, such as infections and bleeding, there are three major types of
medical risks that accompany major surgery,quot; explains the study's lead author Gerald W. The Doctor, MD, an
internist in the division of general medicine and primary care at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC)
and Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. quot;These include cardiac risks such as a heart
attack, the risk of blood clot formation, and pulmonary risks.quot;
Nearly 30 years ago risk indices and guidelines were developed to assess post-surgical cardiac risks, he
adds, but until now, the issue of pulmonary risk factors had not been formally addressed.
quot;Many physicians will be surprised to learn that we found pulmonary complications to be as prevalent as
cardiac complications,quot; says the Doctor. The reason, he says, is that patients' lung volumes are lower following
both surgery and the administration of general anesthesia. As a result, small areas of lung become vulnerable
to collapse, thereby increasing patients' chances of developing pneumonia, suffering respiratory failure or
experiencing a worsening of existing lung disease, such as emphysema.
The Doctor, together with coauthors Valerie Lawrence, MD, and John Cornell, PhD, of the South Texas
Veterans Health Care System, performed a systematic review of nearly 1,000 medical studies published
between 1980 and 2005 in order to develop the guidelines for the American College of Physicians. After
calculating summary estimates of risk, the authors divided their findings into patient-related risk factors and
surgery-related risk factors, according to the Doctors.
quot;Among the patient-related risk factors we made several clear observations,quot; he adds. quot;Most notably, even
among otherwise healthy patients, advanced age [over 70] increased a person's risk of developing pulmonary
complications four-fold to six-fold. Given that age is not a risk factor for post-surgical cardiac complications, we
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were quite surprised by this finding.quot; Other patient-related factors that increased the risk of complications
included preexisting emphysema, functional dependence (patients' inability to care for themselves), congestive
heart failure and smoking cigarettes.
Among pulmonary risk factors related to the surgical procedure, he adds, location of the surgical site was of
greatest impact.
quot;The closer the surgery was to the diaphragm - any thoracic, upper abdominal, gallbladder or aortic surgery
for example - the greater the risk of complications,quot; notes The Doctors. In addition, emergency surgery or
surgery lasting more than three hours also increased the likelihood that patients would develop postoperative
pulmonary problems.
In an accompanying paper, the authors also evaluated the value of various interventions to reduce the risk
of pulmonary complications, and found that two simple treatments that increase lung volume, deep breathing
exercises and incentive spirometry, proved to be the most effective strategies.
quot;We hope that our findings will help doctors provide their patients with a good estimate of pulmonary risk
prior to surgery,quot; says The Doctors. quot;In fact, this review points out the importance of the doctor-patient
relationship. Medical consultations are extremely important for patients as they prepare for surgery and this
provides both doctors and patients with another tool to use in their decision-making processes.quot;
Getting in physical shape prior to an operation may aid in healing. A recent study, at the University of
Missouri, Columbia, found that regular exercise before a surgical procedure that produced prolonged bed rest,
markedly enhanced recovery in laboratory animals.
Studies in humans have also found (that exercise before surgery is helpful in preventing surgical
complications and enhancing recovery. One study involving 200 cardiac patients found that those individuals
with the lowest level of physical fitness (aerobic capacity) prior to open-heart surgery had the highest risk of
developing at least one serious surgical complication. Furthermore, the non-physically fit patients required a
longer period of hospital stay following surgery.
A much earlier study found that cardiac patients undergoing elective abdominal surgery who participated in
a preoperative physical training program experienced far fewer postoperative complications than did those
patients with inadequate preoperative physical fitness. According to the study findings, cardiac episodes and
mortality only occurred in those individuals who did not perform regular exercise before their surgery. The
findings suggest that regular physical activity prior to surgery helps to facilitate (healing and reduce surgical
risks, including death.
Is it possible that regular exercise performed prior to gastric bypass or other bariatric surgical procedures
also helps to facilitate recovery and reduce surgical risks? A preliminary study, conducted by our Exercise
Physiology Department under the direction of Justine Clark Strauss, found that exercise – even MILD exercise
– before gastric bypass surgery significantly helps to reduce surgical complications and enhance postoperative
recovery.
The study fo5nd that only 20% of our bariatric population exercised regularly before surgery, with 80% of
patients performing no exercise at all. Furthermore, the 20% of patients who were exercising regularly were
performing only mild exercise consisting of either walking or swimming for 20 minutes per day, 3 to 4 days per
week. We found, however, that even ‘mild’ preoperative exercise was beneficial in reducing surgical
complications and enhancing post-surgical recovery.
Gastric bypass patients who performed exercise before bariatric surgery, as compared to those who did
not, had a significantly lower incidence of cardiac episodes (racing heart, sudden increase in blood pressure,
heart attack, or other events requiring the care of a cardiologist). The incidence of respiratory complications with
surgery, including atelectasis (collapsed lung), oxygen insufficiency, pneumonia, was far less for individuals
who performed regular exercise before surgery as compared to those who did not. Pre-surgical exercise was
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also found 4o reduce the time required for patients to remain in the hospital following surgery, suggesting
enhanced recovery.
Why would regular exercise before surgery help to prevent surgical complications and reduce the length of
hospital stay? The morbidly obese have numerous health problems that increase the risk for surgical
complications and hinder tissue repair and post-surgical recovery. Regular exercise – even ‘mild’ exercise -
improves or resolves many of these obesity-associated health problems.
Obesity, i. general, may cause an enlargement of the left pumping chamber of the heart. Such change in
the structure of the heart may cause, among other dysfunctions, abnormal heartbeats (arrthymias) which, in
turn, may lead to sudden death. Studies have reported up to a 40-fold increased risk for sudden death with
morbid obesity. Such risks may be even higher with the trauma of surgery. Regular exercise before surgery
strengthens the entire heart muscle, improves cardiac function, and reduces the incidence of cardiac arrthymias
and sudden death.
The majority of bariatric patients have one or more conditions that increase their risk for cardiovascular
disease, including diabetes, hypertension, lipid abnormalities, high levels of oxidative stress, chronic
inflammation, and psychological distress. Regular aerobic exercise (walking, swimming, cycling, jogging, etc.)
before surgery reduces blood sugar, lowers blood pressure, improves lipids, and enhances overall mood. In
addition, regular exercise reduces factors that cause inflammation and, by increasing antioxidant defenses,
resolves or decreases oxidative stress. (Note: Even mild-to-moderate exercise is effective in reducing
inflammation and preventing oxidative stress, whereas strenuous exercise may actually cause oxidative stress).
Regular exercise reduces the risk for vascular disease, reported to be 100-fold higher for individuals with
morbid obesity. Vascular disease includes those conditions known as atherosclerosis, atherothrombosis (a
blood clot in the artery), venous thrombosis (a blood clot in the vein), and a pulmonary embolus (blood clot in a
vessel of the lungs).
Atherosclerosis is a progressive disease, involving injury to the arterial wall, lipid uptake into specific cells at
the site of this injury, formation of fatty streaks along the vessel wall, and buildup of plaque that eventually
occludes or partially occludes the artery. Occlusion of the vessel reduces or shuts off blood flow and, if the
vessel is one that provides oxygen to the heart or brain, could 2esult in a heart attack or stroke. The morbidly
obese have 3 times the atherosclerotic plaque buildup in major arteries than do individuals who are not obese.
Atherosclerotic plaque is susceptible to injury and such injury may, in turn, cause formation of a blood clot in
the artery, a condition known as atherothrombosis. Such condition may completely occlude blood flow through
the artery, shutting off the supply of oxygen and nutrients and destroying affected tissue. If the artery supplies
oxygen and nutrients to the heart, a myocardial infarct or a heart attack may occur and if the artery supplies
areas of the brain, a stroke may ensue. Atherothrombosis is believed to be responsible for 80% of heart attacks
and over 50% of all strokes.
Obesity is associated with an increased risk for atherothrombosis not only because the obese have a higher
incidence of atheroslcerosis but also because the obese have higher amounts of certain factors responsible for
blood clotting (factor VIII, VII, IX, von Willebrand facto2s) and other factors (plasminogen activator inhibitor) that
may prevent the blood clot from dissolving. The trauma of bariatric surgery worsens these conditions, further
increasing the risk of developing an arterial blood clot.
Regular exercise, particularly mild or moderate exercise, helps to reduce the risk for atherothrombosis for
several reasons. First, exercise reduces inflammatory factors and high levels of oxidative stress that can cause
injury to the plaque on the vessel wall. Secondly, mild-to-mod%rate exercise is effective in helping to cause
changes in those factors that help blood clots to dissolve. (Note: strenuous exercise may have adverse effects
on blood clot factors and levels of oxidative stress).
Exercise is extremely important for prevention of blood clot formation in deep veins of the legs and hips.
Deep veins require muscle activity to pump the blood back to the heart. Reduced physical activity from obesity
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co-morbidities or from the immobility of surgery may cause blood to pool in thes% veins with resultant blood clot
formation. A blood clot in the deep veins is called deep vein thrombosis and occurs in approximately 2% to 3%
of bariatric patients.
A deep vein blood clot that breaks loose and lodges in vessels in the lungs is called a pulmonary embolus.
This is a very serious condition with a relatively high risk for death, i.e. 12% of individuals with this condition die
within one month of diagnosis. The morbidly obese have a high risk for blood clot formation, as mentioned
earlier, par4icularly with reduced mobility after surgery. Exercise keeps blood moving through the vessels and
prevents blood clot formation.
The morbidly obese also have an increased risk for respiratory complications with surgery, including such
conditions as atelectasis (collapsed lung), low oxygen in the blood requiring the use of a ventilator or the need
for respiratory medications, and pneumonia. Respiratory complications with surgery are not all that uncommon
for the bariatric patient because the morbidly obese (have a number of respiratory problems prior to surgery.
Nearly half the morbidly obese population, for instance, suffers from sleep apnea or obstructive respiratory
conditions such as asthma.
The morbidly obese also have an increased risk for respiratory complications with surgery due to weakened
respiratory muscles, increased chest wall compliance and resistance, reduced lung volume, and a decreased
exchange of oxygen from the lungs to the blood. Regular aerobic exercise strengthens respiratory muscles,
increases lung volume, and helps to improve the exchange of oxygen from the lungs to the arteries.
Furthermore, exercise improves blood flow, oxygen delivery to tissues and its utilization.
Exercise also help to promote healing and recovery and to prevent infections. Obesity is an inflammatory
condition that can increase the risk for various surgical complications, including cardiac episodes. Exercise
reduces the production of factors that cause inflammation. Obesity is also associated with defects in immune
system function that reduce the body’s ability to fight against bacteria and viral invaders. Regular exercise
improves the body’s line of defense against viruses and increases the efficiency of cells that fight bacterial
invasion.
In addition to helping to prevent infections with surgery, exercise may also assist in repair. The morbidly
obese have high levels of oxidative stress, a condition that is worsened by the trauma of surgery. Oxidative
stress reduces energy production needed for cellular repair after surgery and can cause a loss of function or
destruction of tissue. Regular mild-to-moderate exercise increases antioxidant defenses in all tissue,
substantially lowering the risk for oxidative stress and enhancing tissue repair and post-surgical recovery.
Heat shock proteins are one of the body’s major repair mechanisms in response to stress, including the
trauma of surgery. Heat shock proteins are small molecules that increase in number with stress and help to
repair damaged protein or prevent damage to 4issue. Heat shock proteins also help to improve many cellular
functions including the production of energy needed for the body to heal. Regular exercise helps to increase
heat shock protein responses to stressful situations (such as surgery) in all tissues, including muscle, heart, and
the immune system, and, in doing so, is extremely valuable in helping to facilitate recovery and tissue repair.
In all of the ways described above, regular exercise helps to prevent surgical complications and promote
post-su2gical recovery. Furthermore, many of the benefits of exercise occur even with mild-to-moderate
exertion. What then should be the exercise prescription for the preoperative bariatric patient? The main
ingredient of the program should be to ‘Just Get Moving’.
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2.0 CHEST PHYSIOTHERAPY:
Several therapies that can be loosely classified as chest physiotherapy have been studied in relation
to their ability to reduce postoperative pulmonary complications. These therapies have included deep
breathing exercises in conjunction with chest percussion and postural drainage, perioperative intermittent
positive pressure breathing, and incentive spirometry. As adjuncts to postoperative care, these therapies
appear to be of some benefit in reducing pulmonary complications but are essentially of equivalent
efficacy. Given the relatively low cost and simplicity of self-administered incentive spirometry, it is likely
that incentive spirometry is the most reasonable intervention among these therapies for reducing the risk of
pulmonary complications. It is important to note that preoperative instruction in the use of incentive
spirometry is key to its effective use by the patient after surgery.
2.1 DEFINITION:
Chest physiotherapy is the term for a group of treatments designed to improve respiratory
efficiency, promote expansion of the lungs, strengthen respiratory muscles, and eliminate
secretions from the respiratory system.
2.2 PURPOSE:
The purpose of chest physiotherapy, also called chest physiotherapy, is to help patients
breathe more freely and to get more oxygen into the body. Chest physiotherapy includes postural
drainage, chest percussion, and chest vibration, turning, deep breathing exercises, and coughing.
It is usually done in conjunction with other treatments to rid the airways of secretions. These other
treatments include suctioning, nebulizer treatments, and the administration of expectorant drugs.
Chest physiotherapy can be used with newborns, infants, children, and adults. People who
benefit from chest physiotherapy exhibit a wide range of problems that make it difficult to clear
secretions from their lungs. Some people who may receive chest physiotherapy include people
with cystic fibrosis or neuromuscular diseases like Guillain-Barré syndrome, progressive muscle
weakness (myasthenia gravis), or tetanus. People with lung diseases such as bronchitis,
pneumonia, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) also benefit from chest
physiotherapy. People who are likely to aspirate their mucous secretions because of diseases
such as cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy also receive chest physiotherapy, as do some
people who are bedridden, confined to a wheelchair, or who cannot breathe deeply because of
postoperative pain.
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2.3 PRECAUTIONS:
Chest physiotherapy should not be performed on people with
Bleeding from the lungs Damaged chest walls Recent heart attack
Neck or head injuries Tuberculosis Pulmonary embolism
Fractured ribs Recent surgery, open wounds, or burns Lung abscess
Collapsed lungs Acute asthma Active hemorrhage
Some spine injuries
CHEST PHYSIOTHERAPY SHOULD NOT BE PERFORMED ON PEOPLE WITH
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2.4 DESCRIPTION:
Chest physiotherapy can be performed in a variety of settings including critical care units,
hospitals, nursing homes, outpatient clinics, and at the patient's home. Depending on the
circumstances, chest physiotherapy may be performed by anyone from a respiratory care therapist
to a trained member of the patient's family. Different patient conditions warrant different levels of
training.
Chest physiotherapy consists of a variety of procedures that are applied depending on the
patient's health and condition. Hospitalized patients are revaluated frequently to establish which
procedures are most effective and best tolerated. Patients receiving long term chest physiotherapy
are revaluated about every three months.
2.4.1 TURNING:
Turning from side to side permits lung expansion. Patients may turn themselves or be
turned by a caregiver. The head of the bed is also elevated to promote drainage if the
patient can tolerate this position. Critically ill patients and those dependent on mechanical
respiration are turned once every one to two hours around the clock.
2.4.2 COUGHING:
Coughing helps break up secretions in the lungs so that the mucus can be suctioned
out or expectorated. Patients sit upright and inhale deeply through the nose. They then
exhale in short puffs or coughs. Coughing is repeated several times a day.
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2.4.3 DEEP BREATHING:
Deep breathing helps expand the lungs and forces better distribution of the air into all
sections of the lung. The patient either sits in a chair or sits upright in bed and inhales,
pushing the abdomen out to force maximum amounts of air into the lung. The abdomen is
then contracted, and the patient exhales. Deep breathing exercises are done several
times each day for short periods.
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2.4.3.1 BREATHING EXERCISES:
Breathing exercises may help strengthen the muscles that inflate and deflate
the lungs, but they do not directly improve lung function. Still, breathing exercises
decrease the likelihood of lung complications after surgery in heavy smokers and
others with lung disease. Such exercises are particularly helpful for sedentary
people who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or those who have just
been taken off of a ventilator.
Often, these exercises involve using an instrument called an incentive
spirometer (see Symptoms and Diagnosis of Lung Disorders: Lung Volume and
Flow Rate Measurements). A person breathes in as deeply as possible through a
tube that is attached to a hand-held plastic chamber. The chamber houses a ball,
and each breath lifts the ball. Ideally, this manoeuvre is done 5 to 10 consecutive
times each hour while the person is awake. This device is used routinely in
hospitals before and after surgery. However, deep-breathing exercises
encouraged by nurses and respiratory therapists may be more effective than self-
directed breathing exercises using an incentive spirometer.
Pursed-lip breathing is a type of breathing pattern that may be helpful when
people who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease over inflate their lungs
during attacks of airway narrowing, panic, or exercise. It also can function as an
additional breathing exercise for people undergoing pulmonary rehabilitation.
People are taught—or often discover by themselves—to exhale against partially
closed (pursed) lips, as if preparing to whistle. This measure increases pressure in
the airways and helps prevent them from collapsing. The exercise causes no ill
effects, and some people adopt the habit without instruction. People may also
benefit from bending forward while performing pursed-lip breathing. In this
position, the person stands with the arms and hands outstretched and supports
the body on a table or similar structure. This position improves functioning of the
diaphragm (the most important breathing muscle) and reduces shortness of
breath.
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2.4.4 POSTURAL DRAINAGE:
Postural drainage uses the force of gravity to assist in effectively draining secretions
from the lungs and into the central airway where they can either be coughed up or
suctioned out. The patient is placed in a head or chest down position and is kept in this
position for up to 15 minutes. Critical care patients and those depending on mechanical
ventilation receive postural drainage therapy four to six times daily. Percussion and
vibration may be performed in conjunction with postural drainage.
There are 6 to 12 positions a person with pulmonary disease may take to drain mucus
from a certain part of the lungs. Another person may tap in certain areas to help loosen
the mucus and allow it to be coughed out. Other ways to relieve the lung congestion of
cystic fibrosis or bronchiectasis include percussion vests and inhaled aerosols.
2.4.4.1 SUCTIONING:
Respiratory therapists, nurses, and family members who have been taught the
procedure may use suctioning to help remove secretions from the airways. To
perform suctioning, a small plastic tube is introduced through the nose and
extended a few inches into the windpipe (trachea). A gentle vacuum sucks out the
secretions that cannot be coughed up. Suctioning is also used to remove
secretions in someone who has a tracheostomy (a surgical opening in the trachea
to allow breathing) or who has a breathing tube inserted through the nose or
mouth and into the trachea (endotracheal tube) while on a ventilator.
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2.4.5 PERCUSSION:
Percussion is rhythmically striking the chest wall with cupped hands. It is also called
cupping, clapping, or Tapotement. The purpose of percussion is to break up thick
secretions in the lungs so that they can be more easily removed. Percussion is performed
on each lung segment for one to two minutes at a time.
2.4.5.1 PERCUSSIO FOR UNDER FIVE YEAR OLDS:
Chest Physical Therapy (CPT) uses percussion to loosen mucus so the
patient can get it out by coughing. To avoid injury, the technique is done with a
cupped hand, never a flat hand. People often think that they must hit the chest
hard to loosen mucus, but this is not true. The air that is trapped in the cupped
hand is what hits the chest wall and shakes the mucus loose.
Before you begin doing percussions, there are a few ground rules you should
know:
Never percuss over bare skin. Have the patient wear a t-shirt or place a thin
piece of cloth between his or her skin and your hand.
Never percuss directly over the shoulder blade, collarbone, spine, breastbone,
or breasts.
Place a towel under the child's face to protect your clothing from any mucus
coughed up during the treatment.
Chest percussion should not hurt. If it does, you are not doing it correctly and
should stop and reposition to avoid injury.
When performing percussion, the following technique should be used:
Place the cupped hand in the proper section of the patient's chest.
Keep the wrist anchored on the chest. Bend at the wrist as you move the
hand quickly and firmly up and down in a tapping motion. This should make a
loud hollow sound, not a slapping sound.
Continue for 3 to 5 minutes, then have the patient breathe deeply and cough
for a minute or two before moving to the next section. The child should always
be sitting upright during the coughing and deep breathing portion of CPT.
A. CLEARING THE BACK OF THE RIGHT UPPER LOBE:
The first thing you need to do is clear the mucus out of the upper lobes of the
lungs to make room for mucus in the lower lobes to pass through. It doesn't
really matter which side you do first, but for the purposes of these instructions
we will start with the right upper lobe.
Place the child facing you on your lap, resting his or her head on your
right shoulder as if giving you a hug.
Place your cupped hand on the right side of the child's back, between the
shoulder blade and the top of the shoulder. Begin percussions as
described in step one.
Sit the child upright and ask him or her to cough and deep breathe.
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B. CLEARING THE BACK OF THE LEFT UPPER LOBE:
Now move the child to your left shoulder and repeat the percussions on the
left side of his or her back. Sit the child upright and ask him or her to cough
and deep breathe.
C. CLEARING THE FRONT OF THE RIGHT UPPER LOBE:
Next, turn the child around on your lap so he or she is facing away from you
with arms above his or her head.
Place cupped hand on the right side of the child's chest, between the
collarbone and nipple.
Begin percussions, then sit the child upright and ask him or her to cough
and deep breathe.
D. CLEARING THE FRONT OF THE LEFT UPPER LOBE:
Reposition your child as you did in the previous step and repeat the
percussions on the left side of the chest between the collarbone and nipple.
Again, sit the child up and ask him or her to deep breathe and cough.
E. CLEARING THE SIDE OF THE RIGHT LOWER LOBES:
Now that you have made some space in the upper lobes of the lungs, it is
time to start clearing out the lower lobes. In this example, we will begin with
the right side.
Lay the child facing you across your lap on his or her left side.
Place your cupped hand on the side of the child's ribcage below his or her
underarm
Percuss, then sit the child upright and ask him or her to deep breathe and
cough.
F. CLEARING THE SIDE OF THE LEFT LOWER LOBE:
Turn the child around on your lap so he or she is still facing you, but laying on
his or her right side.
Percuss on the left side of the ribcage just as you did on the right side.
Remember to sit the child upright and ask him or her to deep breathe and
cough.
G. CLEARING THE BACK OF THE LOWER LOBES:
Turn the child so he or she is laying face down horizontally across your lap.
Place your cupped hand on one side of the child's back, toward the
bottom of the ribcage.
Percuss and allow the child to cough if needed.
Keeping the child in the same position, repeat percussions on the other
side of his or her back
Once again, sit the child upright and ask him or her to cough and deep
breathe.
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H. CLEARING THE FRONT OF THE LOWER LOBES:
The last section of the lungs to be cleared is the front of the lower lobes.
Place the child on his or her back lengthwise on your lap, feet toward you
and head at your knees. His or her head should hang slightly over the
edge but remain fully supported.
Place your cupped hand on one side of the child's chest just below the
nipple area.
Percuss, sit the child up and allow him or her to cough and deep breathe.
Resume the same position and repeat on the other side of his or her chest.
I. CLEARING IT ALL OUT:
Over the last 30 minutes or so, you have hopefully loosened up a lot of mucus
with CPT. You've been having the child bring some of it up by coughing and
deep breathing after each lung section percussed. Now, the final step is to try
to get rid of the rest of the loosened mucus that may be lurking around.
Sit the child up at a 90 angle on your lap.
Put your arm around the child's chest and have him or her lean over it
slightly.
Ask the child to deep breathe and cough until no more mucus comes
2.4.6 VIBRATION:
As with percussion, the purpose of vibration is to help break up lung secretions.
Vibration can be either mechanical or manual. It is performed as the patient breathes
deeply. When done manually, the person performing the vibration places his or her hands
against the patient's chest and creates vibrations by quickly contracting and relaxing arm
and shoulder muscles while the patient exhales. The procedure is repeated several times
each day for about five exhalations.
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2.4.7 PREPARATION:
The only preparation needed for chest physiotherapy is an evaluation of the patient's
condition and determination of which chest physiotherapy techniques would be most
beneficial.
2.4.8 AFTERCARE:
Patients practice oral hygiene procedures to lessen the bad taste or odour of the
secretions they spit out.
2.4.9 RISKS:
Risks and complications associated with chest physiotherapy depend on the health of
the patient. Although chest physiotherapy usually poses few problems, in some patients it
may cause
Oxygen deficiency if the head is kept lowered for drainage
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Increased intracranial pressure
Increased intracranial pressure is almost always indicative of severe medical problems.
The pressure itself can be responsible for further damage to the central nervous system
by decreasing blood flow to the brain or by causing the brain to herniate (push through)
the opening in the back of the skull where the spinal cord is attached. Causes of increased
intracranial presure may include bleeding into the subdural space (subdural hematoma).
Temporary low blood pressure
Bleeding in the lungs pain or injury to the ribs, muscles, or spine
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Vomiting
Inhaling secretions into the lungs heart irregularities
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2.4.10 NORMAL RESULTS:
The patient is considered to be responding positively to chest physiotherapy if some, but
not necessarily all, of these changes occur:
Increased volume of sputum secretions
Changes in breath sounds
Improved vital signs
Improved chest x ray
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Increased oxygen in the blood as measured by arterial blood gas values
Patient reports of eased breathing
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3.0. PULMONARY REHABILITATION:
Pulmonary rehabilitation is a program designed for people who have chronic lung disease. Its primary
goal is to enable people to achieve and maintain their maximum level of independence and functioning.
Although most pulmonary rehabilitation programs focus on people who have chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease, people with other types of lung disease may benefit as well. People in all age groups can benefit,
including those older than 70.
Pulmonary rehabilitation programs may improve quality of life by reducing shortness of breath,
increasing exercise tolerance, promoting a sense of well being, and, to a lesser extent, decreasing the
number of hospitalizations. However, these programs do not significantly improve survival.
Pulmonary rehabilitation programs are usually conducted in an outpatient setting or in the person's
home. Inpatient services often take place in special rehabilitation centers. Inpatient services are used
mainly for people who are recovering from a hospitalization, often because of a severe lung problem.
These people are often not stable enough to go home but no longer require care in an intensive care unit.
The most successful rehabilitation programs are those in which a respiratory or physical therapist, a nurse,
a doctor, a psychologist or social worker, and a dietitian working as the pulmonary rehabilitation team to
coordinate complex medical services provide services. Most people are enrolled in these programs for 8 to
12 weeks. However, the techniques learned during the program have to be continued at home after the
rehabilitation program ends or the gains made will be lost.
Supportive respiratory therapy, which includes oxygen therapy and chest physical therapy, can be
used in conjunction with pulmonary rehabilitation. Supportive therapy can also be used for people not
enrolled in these programs but who have chronic lung disorders (such as cystic fibrosis or bronchiectasis)
or acute lung conditions (such as pneumonia).
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