Outcome Measures Flashcards

1
Q

Shortness of breath

A

Borg breathlessness scale

Exercise tolerance tests

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2
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Blood oxygen saturation levels

A

Increase %

Shows increase in gas exchange

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3
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Measure blood pressure

A

Decrease, looking for less strain on the heart

Looking for 120/80

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4
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Functional activity tests

A

Measure Personal and domestic ADL and time taken for them

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5
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Spirometry

A

Increase lung volume (FVC) and increase In movement of air (FEV1)

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