COPD Flashcards
(53 cards)
What are 3 things we do Pre-OMT for possible COPD patients?
Look, Listen, Palpate
What are 3 things we “Look” for Pre-OMT COPD patients?
Barrel Chest, Type/Depth of Breathing/Paradoxical, Posture
What are 3 things we “Listen” for Pre-OMT COPD patients?
Pertinent History (Sx/Indication-Contraindication/Risks), All lung fields (wheeze, rale egophony, etc), Heart
What are 3 things we “Palpate” for Pre-OMT COPD patients?
Chest wall resistance/compliance, Tactile fremitus or not, Somatic dysfunction (TART) incl STERNUM
What can prolonged use of steriods make patients prone to?
Osteoporosis
What would osteoporosis contraindicate?
HVLA
Where do we have TTC for the posterior sites of the lungs for their viscerosomatic reflexes?
T1-6 (esp T2-4)
Where do we have TTC for Anterior Chapman Points of the lungs for their viscerosomatic reflexes?
ICS 2-4
What is the 24-hour rule?
If we treat someone getting a cold within 24 hours with OMT it will go away
What is the 3:3:3 approach?
3 goals, 3 techniques, in 3 minutes or less
What are the 3 goals in the 3:3:3 approach for a Pulmonary Issue?
Improvement in sympathetic, parasympathetic, and lymphatics
What are the 3 areas for the parasympathetic goal?
Suboccipital inhibition, OM / OA / C2 (vagus), OCMM-Temporal (vagus)
What are the 6 areas for the sympathetic goal?
T1-6, Rib 1, Chapman’s reflexes, (ICS 2-4; T2-4), Rib raising (also in lymph), Rib 1-6, Generalized soft tissue
Lymph is anything else
85% of dyspnea is due to what 4 things?
Asthma, Pneumonia, Interstitial lung disease, COPD
PACI
Name the 7 P’s
Pneumonia, Pulmonary Bronchial Constriction, Pump Failure, PE, Pneumothorax, Possible Foreign Body, Psyochogenic
Decreasing workload is a part of what model?
Metabolic-Hormonal Model
When do we give the influenza immunization?
When there is no other infection
How does chest percussion sound on a Pink Puffer?
Hyperresonance
Name 2 distinguishing factors for a blue bloater
Increased Hgb, Increased JVD
What rib do COPD patients have problems with/adjust to help with their breathing?
Rib 1 (mainly exhalation)
Scalene fascia is continuous with what fascia?
Sibson Fascia
What are the 3 most severe manifestations a COPD patient will have?
SCM Hypertrophy, Rib Cage Compliance Reduced, Sternum Restricted
What is Sampter’s Triad for COPD patients?
Nasal Polyps, Asthma, and Aspirin Allergy findings
What are 2 common findings in COPD patients upon observation and on a CXR?
Accessory muscle hypertrophy and extended thoracic cavity with flat diaphragm