Pulmonary Rehab Flashcards
What does pulmonary rehab combine?
Exercise training and behavioral and educational programs
What are the objectives of pulmonary rehab?
Control and alleviate symptoms and optimize functional capacity and independence
What increases independent function in pulmonary diseases?
More physical activity
Learn about the disease
Treatment options
Coping strategies
Can you reverse pulmonary diseases?
No but you can decrease symptoms
What are the components of pulmonary rehab?
Assessment
Exercise training
Education
Nutritional intervention
Psychosocial support
Who is appropriate for pulmonary rehab?
Any stable patient with a chronic lung disease who is disabled by respiratory symptoms (must have had PFTs within 1 year)
What does the plan of care durations range from in pulmonary rehab?
4-12 weeks (2-3 times a week)
What is ideal in pulmonary rehab?
For the clinic to have their own oxygen (often hospital setting)
How long do sessions of pulmonary rehab typically last?
75-90 min
What is the work to rest ratio in pulmonary rehab?
1:3
What does SpO2 need to be maintained at during pulmonary rehab?
Greater than 90%
Why do a lot of patients have respiratory muscle weakness but not very many are treated for it?
Lack of referral
What does evidence say that supports pulmonary rehab?
It is safe and effective
What did pulmonary rehab result in greater improvements over?
Inhaled bronchodilators
What disease has pulmonary rehab as an essential component of management?
Interstitial pulmonary fibrosis
Why is respiratory muscle testing done in the clinical assessment?
To see if respiratory muscles are contributing to Dyspnea
What tests assesses exercise capacity?
6 MWT and incremental shuttle walk test
How long should endurance training be in pulmonary rehab?
20-40 min
How long should resistance training be in pulmonary rehab?
10-15 min
How long should balance training be in pulmonary rehab?
10-15 min
How long should respiratory muscle training be in pulmonary rehab?
5-10 min