IMT Flashcards
3 groups of muscles in in breathing
muscles of upper airway
diaphragm, spine, neck
Muscles of ab wall
what performs inspiration in healthy people
diaphragm
primary mm of inspiration
diaphragm
intercostals
how much does diaphragm contract in day
45%
accessory muscles of inspiration
SCM
scalenes
pec minor
intercostals
muscles for expiration
abdominals (4)
enervated intercostals result in what
outward mouvement of chest wall
where is IMT effective
some athletes
COPD
heart failure
Sc injury
what can IMT do
improve inspiratory mm strength
decrease dyspnea
improve exercise tolerative
IMT treatment steps
patient selection
IMT devide
measure IMT strength
Prespcribe (FID outcome measure)
patient selection contraindication
acute respiratory failure
cog impairment
choose IMT device
threshold type trainers (blowers)
measure IMT strength
measure max inspiratory pressure with electronic force meter
prescribing IMT
F: 4/5x week
duration : 5-15 mi
how to monitor patient
fatigue
HR
RR