history of pulmonary rehab Flashcards
what is the starting point of pulmonary rehabilitation in history?
giving exercise-based therapies to patients with tb
what is pr?
comprehensive practice that aims to improve the physical and emotional condition of chronic respiratory patients.
steps in PR
Patient selection
Assessment
Determination of goals
who can get PR
*People with obstructive pulmonary diseases such as COPD,Cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis
*Interstitial lung diseases
*Thorax abnormalities
*Neuromuscular diseases
*After lung plantation
common conditions with patients requiring PR
*dyspnea/fatigue
*Deterioration of quality of life
*Difficulty in daily living
*Gas exchange disorders
*Nutritional disorder
Components of PR
*Chest pt
*Exercise training
*Respiratory therapy
*Patient education
*Long term participation in pulmonary rehabilitation
*Protection
chest physiotherapy
*Bronchial hygiene techniques
*Effective coughing
*Manual technique
*Postural drainage
exercise training
*Exercise test
6 min walking test
shuttle bicycle ergometer
*Functional performance evaluation
*Aerobic ex
*Strengthening
*Posture and body mechanics
*Respiratory muscle training
respiratory therapy
*oxygen therapy
*inhalation therapy
use of bronchodilators and corticosteriod drugs
patient education
*Lung anatomy and physiology
*Pathophysiology of lung diseases
*Interpretation of medical tests
*Breathing exercises
*Bronchial hygiene technique
*Use of oxygen and drugs
*Principles of exercise
*Nutrition
*Psychosocial situations
how to protect
- Quit smoking
- Healthy lifestyle
- Protection from env
- Vaccination
consequences of PR
*Reduction of respiratory symptoms
*Improving exercise performance\
*Knowledge about lung diseases and treatment
*Improving quality of life
*Reduce hospitalization and usage of medicines
*Getting back to work
