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?

<p>Challenges related to the diagnostic accuracy of certain tools (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do physiotherapists assist individuals in managing illness or injury?

<p>By empowering people through exercise, manual therapy, and education (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Perceived scope of practice issues (A)</p> 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?

<p>Detection, surveillance, and treatment of postoperative pulmonary complications (D)</p> 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?

<p>High-risk patients had a threefold increase in PPC rates (B)</p> 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?

<p>Increased hospital stay and costs (A)</p> 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?

<p>To increase the detection of deterioration and promote early mobility (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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