Ventilator Induced Diaphragm Dysfunction & the Diaphragm's Role in Cardiopulmonary Recovery - 2/26
About the Course
This course provides a refresher of the anatomy of diaphragm and highlights the clinical relevance of strength and function of the diaphragm as a core stabilizer as well as its role as a thoracoabdominal pump. This course expounds on the positive effects of diaphragmatic breathing which is integral for both mental and physical recovery of a patient after mechanical ventilation. Mechanical ventilation is responsible for Ventilator Induced Diaphragm Dysfunction (VIDD); thus, this course reviews the physiological negative effects of mechanical ventilation and how physical therapists, occupational therapists, nurses, and other healthcare providers can help negate the negative effects and promote faster patient recovery. The systemic causes of diaphragm weakness are also discussed with case studies.
At the end of this course, healthcare professionals will demonstrate an improved understanding of the importance of posture and the roles of the diaphragm in gait, balance, and as a stabilizer. Professionals will be able to integrate new strategies in their practice to include patient exercises for strengthening and stretching of the diaphragm in laying, sitting, standing and ambulation through the gradual stages of rehabilitation post mechanical ventilation.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Identify the structures related to the anatomy and physiology of the diaphragm.
- Identify the physical and physiological effects of mechanical ventilation.
- Recognize differential diagnosis of diaphragm weakness.
- Identify the role of the diaphragm in posture, gait, and, core stability.
- Identify rehabilitation exercises of the diaphragm in laying, sitting, standing.
About the Author/Presenter
Dr. Rina Pandya, PT, DPT, has an extensive physical therapy career that spans over 20 years, through the UK, the USA and the Middle East. She has worked in NHS (National Health Service), American health care providing PT services in acute care, in-patient rehab, skilled nursing facility, home healthcare and outpatient clinic. In addition to being a clinician she has developed specialty programs based on evidence-based practice in her role as a project manager. She has also managed a Physical Therapy department as Department Head in premier private hospital in Oman. Rina graduated from Manipal University, India in 2000 as well as University of Michigan, in 2018 with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. She has also been an educator with Summit Professional Education conducting live seminars. Rina is a member of the APTA, HCPC-UK and OAP-Oman.
Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
Colibri Healthcare
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
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