Rehab For COPD Flashcards
Breathing technique where physician resists patient’s inhalation, then lets go
Segmental breathing
Maximum blood flow is greatest at the _____________ portion of the lung
Most gravity dependent
Examples of long acting beta agonists
Salmeterol, formoterol
Method of diaphragmatic breathing
Use diaphragm to breathe and relax abdominal muscle during inspiration.
Therapeutic exercise parameters:
How long of a daily walk?
How high of a pulse goal?
For how many weeks?
12-minute daily walk
20-30% increase of your pulse, but <120
10-12 weeks
Changes in TV, FRC, maximum oxygen uptake with diaphragmatic breathing
Increased TV, decreased FRC, increased oxygen uptake
Method of pursed lip breathing
Inhale through the nose and exhale through the mouth longer
2 types of IPPV
Daytime mouthpiece IPPV
Nocturnal nasal IPPV or mouthpiece with seal
What is diaphragmatic breathing used for
Reverse altered pattern of respiratory muscle recruitment in COPD patients
When going from sitting to trendelenburg, effect on work of breathing
Work of breathing increases when going from sitting to trendelenburg because diaphragm has to contract against abdominal contents
V/Q mismatch between upper and lower lobes when sitting upright
Lower lobes is perfused more and upper lobes is ventilated more
Positioning technique for postural drainage
Affected lung segment placed at highest position
What can be used for prophylactic treatment for COPD
Cromolyn
Breathing technique that prevents air trapping and promotes greater gas exchange
Pursed lip breathing
Guideline for O2 use during exercise
If SO2 falls below 90% with exercise
When do you take SABA for exercise induced bronchospasm
15-20 minutes before starting exercise
What inhaled anticholinergics can be used in COPD
- ipratropium (Atrovent)
- tiotropium (Spiriva)