Cindy Bauer – Cardiopulmonary Therapy for the Rehab Professional

Cindy Bauer – Cardiopulmonary Therapy for the Rehab Professional

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Outline:

ANATOMY/PHYSIOLOGY & EPIDEMIOLOGY OF CARDIOPULMONARY DISEASE

• Fundamentals of cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology
• Impact of pathology and disease
• Current trends, incidence rates and hospital readmissions
• Gender differences in cardiac disease
• Benefits of exercise/activity vs. a sedentary lifestyle

CLINICAL ASSESSMENT OF THE CARDIOPULMONARY PATIENT

• Assessment of the ICU, acute care, medically complex & post-surgical physical patient
• Objective tests -Borg, functional measures, walk tests, etc
• Development of the treatment plan and OT & PT goal development

CARDIOVASCULAR PATHOLOGY AND ITS IMPACT ON REHABILITATION

• Diagnoses- MI, Valvular Disease, Arrythmias, Chest Trauma, Chronic HTN, CHF, Substance Abuse
• Impact of diagnoses on functional mobility and independence
• Diagnostics and Therapeutic Testing/ Assessment
  • TEE
  • Cardiac Cath
  • EKG
• Pharmacology considerations Intervention & Treatment
  • Following LVA
  • Pacemakers/AICDs
  • Wound Vacs
• Coronary Artery Bypass Options safe and successful transfers

PULMONARY PATHOLOGY AND ITS IMPACT ON REHABILITATION

• Diagnoses- COPD, Pulmonary Edema, Respiratory Failure, Pneumothorax, Pleural Effusions, Emphysema
• Pulmonary Outlook – Impact of smoking cessation, increase in vaping trends
• Impact of diagnoses on functional mobility and independence
• Diagnostics and Therapeutic Testing/ Assessment
  • 6 Minute Walk Test
  • ABGs PFTs
  • YMCA 3 Minute Test
  • Pharmacology considerations
• Intervention & Treatment
  • Following LVRS
  • Ventilator Placement
  • Chest Tubes
  • Supplementary O2 devices
    • Ventilator
    • CPAP
    • BiPAP
    • Venturi Mask

LABS AND THEIR IMPACT ON THE PATIENT

• Cardiac Labs
  • Potassium
  • Hemoglobin
  • Sodium
  • Prothrombin Time
  • Anticoagulants
  • Glucose & more

OUTCOME EXPECTATIONS, GOAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Short term vs. long term goal implementation
• When to bring the PT/OTR back for reassessment
• How determine appropriate goal development for the future

DISCHARGE PLANNING & CONTINUED INTERVENTION

• Discharge planning- Home vs intensive rehabilitation, skilled nursing, etc
• Home exercise programs, energy conservation techniques, work simplification

Description:

Thousands of Americans suffer from cardiopulmonary related diagnoses which account for the majority of hospitalizations throughout the U.S. This comprehensive recording will offer valuable, cutting edge clinical information and explore the latest evidence-based interventions to improve functional mobility, strength, independence, and achieve desired outcomes in regards to the cardiopulmonary patient.

Designed for all practice levels, this interactive course will provide you with an updated knowledge base for making appropriate decisions within the cardiac ICU and acute care environments, implement assessment and treatment tools, integrate existing treatment plans with progression into the plan of care, and adjust or accommodate treatment interventions across the hospital stay through transition to discharge.

This is a must-see for anyone in healthcare who works with cardiopulmonary patients in any practice setting!

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