Physical Therapy in Lung Transplantation
| Autor: | Anne Mejia Downs |
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| Rok vydání: | 1996 |
| Předmět: |
Respiratory Therapy
medicine.medical_specialty medicine.medical_treatment Physical Therapy Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Severity of Illness Index behavioral disciplines and activities Quality of life (healthcare) Activities of Daily Living Health care Humans Medicine Lung transplantation Medical prescription Physical Therapy Modalities Patient Care Team Lung business.industry Patient Selection Postoperative rehabilitation Dyspnea medicine.anatomical_structure Quality of Life Physical therapy business Physical therapist human activities Lung Transplantation |
| Zdroj: | Physical Therapy. 76:626-642 |
| ISSN: | 1538-6724 0031-9023 |
| DOI: | 10.1093/ptj/76.6.626 |
| Popis: | Lung transplantation requires the skillful attention of a health care team to provide optimal results. The physical therapist is an integral part of this team, providing expertise in exercise testing and prescription in all phases, from initial evaluation through postoperative rehabilitation and beyond. In addition, the physical therapist promotes effective ventilation, offers techniques for enhanced coughing and mucociliary clearance, and provides treatment of the musculoskeletal system. Lung transplantation is reserved for patients in whom all other treatments have been exhausted. It is important for the physical therapist to stay abreast of the evolving field of lung transplantation, including medications and complications. The physical therapist has a critical role in helping lung transplant recipients achieve optimal function, increased survival, and improved quality of life. |
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