Respiratory Care Complex Disability Flashcards
1
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Aim of Respiratory Care in Complex Disability
A
want optimal airway clearance with minimal effort and fatigue
2
Q
Methods of Postural Correction
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bracing - both day and night, needs to be appropriate to specific child taping motor control training mobilisation techniques muscle lengthening techniques strength and endurance training nerual tissue techniques sleep positioning - supine helps to keep them symmetrical - side lying helps to remove secretions
3
Q
Methods of improving flow
A
oscilliation PEP ACBT Autogenic drainage Mechanical in-ex sufflation manually assisted cough inter pulmonary percussive ventilation
4
Q
Risk of Flow Devices
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pneumothorax nausea bradycardia tachycardia abdominal distention thoracic wall discomfort agitation
5
Q
Management in the Home
A
EXERCISE - all forms useful
CHAP - chest health action plan
- plan for what to do according to specific breathing status
- every child with complex disease and respiratory issues should have one
- physio role to help create one
6
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Importance of NIV
A
should be used at night
helps to prevent sleep apnoea and hypoventilation
also support cardiac function
