This course includes applied anatomy, applied physiology and pathology of the cardiopulmonary system. This course discusses relevant tests and measures for determining impairment and differentiating the diagnosis based on the specificity and sensitivity of the assessment instruments asrelated to patients with cardiopulmonary systems disorders. The use of evidence-based physical therapy intervention for cardiopulmonary systems disorders is emphasized. Topics will focus on medical terminology, clinical examination, evaluation, comparing contemporary, and traditional interventions, and the impact of evolving technology in this area.
APPLIED ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Anatomy of the Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems Physiology of the Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Ischemic Cardiac Condition Cardiac Muscle Dysfunction Restrictive Lung Dysfunction Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases Cardiopulmonary Implications of Specific Diseases.
DIAGNOSTIC TESTS AND PROCEDURES
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Tests and procedures Electro cardiography Pulmonary Diagnostic Tests and Procedures.
SURGICAL INTERVENTIONS, MONITORING AND SUPPORT
Cardiovascular and Thoracic interventions Thoracic Organ Transplantation; Heart, Lung, and heart-Lung Monitoring and Life-Support Equipment.
CARDIOPULMONARY ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION
Assessment Procedures Treatment of Acute Cardiopulmonary Conditions Therapeutic Interventionsin Cardiac Rehabilitation and Prevention Pulmonary Rehabilitation Outcome Measures.
THE NEEDS OF SPECIFIC PATIENTS INTENSIVE CARE FOR THE CRITICALLY ILL ADULT
Assessment of the critically ill patient in the intensive care unit(ICU) Mechanical ventilation - implications for physiotherapy Musculoskeletal problems Patient groups with specific needs Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and sepsis Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) Inhalation burns. Trauma Neurological conditions requiring intensive care. Physiotherapy techniques Emergency situations.
PULMONARY REHABILITATION
Definition and aims of pulmonary rehabilitation. Benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation Setting up pulmonary rehabilitation Resources Selection of patients Patient assessment for pulmonary rehabilitation Structure of pulmonary rehabilitation Pulmonary rehabilitation team Exercise component Outcome measures.
CARDIAC REHABILITATION
Introduction Goals of cardiac rehabilitation Cardiac rehabilitation team Role of the physiotherapist Rationale for cardiac rehabilitation Early ambulation Exercise training Secondary prevention Education Manifestations of ischaemic heart disease Cardiac arrest Angina pectoris Myocardial infarction Cardiac surgery Drugs to control the cardiovascular system Physiotherapy Assessment Recording Treatment Outcome evaluation Complications of exercise Other considerations The older patient Cardiac failure Valvular heart disease Congenital heart disease Compliance Cost-effectiveness Legal aspects.
CARDIOPULMONARY TRANSPLANTATION
(Overview with reference to the Physical Therapist) Introduction Assessment The transplantation process Donors Operative procedures Postoperative care Rejection of the transplanted organs Immunosuppressant Special considerations for the physiotherapist Denervation of the heart/lungs Infection/rejection Physiotherapy management.
HYPERVENTILATION
Introduction Signs and symptoms Causes of hyperventilation Personality Diagnostic tests Breathing patterns Treatment The assessment Treatment plan Breathing education Breathing pattern re-education Compensatory procedures in the short term Planned rebreathing Speech Home programme Exercise and fitness programme Group therapy.
BRONCHIECTASIS, PRIMARY CILIARY DYSKINESIA AND CYSTICFIBROSIS
Bronchiectasis Medical management Physiotherapy Evaluation of physiotherapy Primary ciliary dyskinesia Medical management Physiotherapy Evaluation of physiotherapy Cystic fibrosis Medical management Physiotherapy Evaluation of physiotherapy Continuity of care.
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