The role of a cardiorespiratory physiotherapist

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What is the primary role of a physiotherapist in a cardiorespiratory setting?

Treating the whole client with additional skills (correct)

Managing only chronic conditions

Exclusively focusing on health promotion

Applying siloed skills to specific clients

What differentiates cardiorespiratory physiotherapy from other areas of clinical practice?

Utilization of the same principles as all other areas of practice (correct)

Lack of principles akin to other clinical areas

Exclusive application of siloed skills

Limited focus on chronic conditions

Which diagnostic tool has been found to have reduced accuracy compared to lung ultrasound in detecting common lung pathology?

Lung auscultation

Surgical procedures

Portable chest radiograph (correct)

Exercise therapy

What is the main challenge that physiotherapists in critical care face?

Challenges related to the diagnostic accuracy of certain tools Signup and view all the answers

How do physiotherapists assist individuals in managing illness or injury?

By empowering people through exercise, manual therapy, and education Signup and view all the answers

What is one potential barrier to the uptake and use of LUS in clinical practice?

Perceived scope of practice issues Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of the model of care led by a critical care-trained physiotherapist for high-risk surgical patients at Austin Health?

Detection, surveillance, and treatment of postoperative pulmonary complications Signup and view all the answers

How did the rate of postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) in high-risk surgical patients compare to low-risk patients undergoing upper abdominal surgery at Austin Health?

High-risk patients had a threefold increase in PPC rates Signup and view all the answers

What was a major consequence associated with postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) in high-risk surgical patients at Austin Health?

Increased hospital stay and costs Signup and view all the answers

Why was a physiotherapy-led model of care implemented in 2016 for high-risk surgical patients at Austin Health?

To increase the detection of deterioration and promote early mobility Signup and view all the answers

The role of a cardiorespiratory physiotherapist

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What is the primary role of a physiotherapist in a cardiorespiratory setting?

What differentiates cardiorespiratory physiotherapy from other areas of clinical practice?

Which diagnostic tool has been found to have reduced accuracy compared to lung ultrasound in detecting common lung pathology?

What is the main challenge that physiotherapists in critical care face?

How do physiotherapists assist individuals in managing illness or injury?

What is one potential barrier to the uptake and use of LUS in clinical practice?

What was the focus of the model of care led by a critical care-trained physiotherapist for high-risk surgical patients at Austin Health?

How did the rate of postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) in high-risk surgical patients compare to low-risk patients undergoing upper abdominal surgery at Austin Health?

What was a major consequence associated with postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) in high-risk surgical patients at Austin Health?

Why was a physiotherapy-led model of care implemented in 2016 for high-risk surgical patients at Austin Health?

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