Comment diagnostiquer une maladie pulmonaire ?

Des tests comme la spirométrie et des imageries thoraciques sont utilisés.

Quels sont les signes d'une détresse respiratoire ?

Essoufflement, respiration rapide, cyanose et fatigue extrême peuvent indiquer une détresse.

Quels tests sont utilisés pour évaluer la fonction pulmonaire ?

La spirométrie, la mesure des gaz du sang et les tests de diffusion sont courants.

Comment évaluer l'asthme chez un patient ?

L'historique médical, les tests de fonction pulmonaire et les tests allergiques sont essentiels.

Qu'est-ce qu'un test de provocation bronchique ?

C'est un test pour évaluer la réactivité des voies respiratoires en exposant le patient à des irritants.

Quels sont les symptômes de l'asthme ?

Toux, sifflements, essoufflement et oppression thoracique sont des symptômes fréquents.

Comment reconnaître une bronchite chronique ?

Toux persistante, production de mucus et essoufflement sont des signes clés.

Quels symptômes indiquent une pneumonie ?

Fièvre, toux, douleurs thoraciques et difficultés respiratoires sont typiques.

Quels signes peuvent indiquer une embolie pulmonaire ?

Essoufflement soudain, douleur thoracique et toux avec sang sont alarmants.

Quels symptômes sont associés à la BPCO ?

Toux chronique, production de mucus et essoufflement progressif sont caractéristiques.

Comment prévenir les maladies respiratoires ?

Éviter le tabac, pratiquer une activité physique et se faire vacciner sont essentiels.

Quels conseils pour éviter les crises d'asthme ?

Éviter les allergènes, utiliser des médicaments préventifs et surveiller la qualité de l'air.

Comment réduire le risque de pneumonie ?

Se faire vacciner, maintenir une bonne hygiène et éviter les infections sont cruciaux.

Quelles mesures pour prévenir la BPCO ?

Éviter le tabac, réduire l'exposition à la pollution et pratiquer une activité physique régulière.

Comment protéger les enfants des maladies respiratoires ?

Éviter la fumée de tabac, assurer une bonne ventilation et promouvoir l'allaitement maternel.

Quels traitements sont disponibles pour l'asthme ?

Les bronchodilatateurs et les corticostéroïdes inhalés sont couramment prescrits.

Comment traiter une bronchite aiguë ?

Le traitement repose sur le repos, l'hydratation et parfois des bronchodilatateurs.

Quelles sont les options pour la BPCO ?

Les bronchodilatateurs, la réhabilitation pulmonaire et l'oxygénothérapie sont utilisés.

Quel est le rôle de la thérapie par inhalation ?

Elle permet de délivrer des médicaments directement dans les voies respiratoires.

Comment se déroule une séance de réhabilitation pulmonaire ?

Elle inclut des exercices physiques, des conseils nutritionnels et un soutien psychologique.

Quelles complications peuvent survenir avec l'asthme ?

Les exacerbations sévères, l'insuffisance respiratoire et les infections pulmonaires sont possibles.

Quels risques associés à la BPCO ?

Les complications incluent l'insuffisance respiratoire, les infections et les maladies cardiaques.

Quelles complications peuvent résulter d'une pneumonie ?

Les abcès pulmonaires, l'insuffisance respiratoire et la septicémie peuvent survenir.

Quels sont les effets secondaires des traitements respiratoires ?

Les effets peuvent inclure des infections buccales, des maux de tête et des palpitations.

Comment l'apnée du sommeil peut-elle affecter la santé ?

Elle peut entraîner des problèmes cardiovasculaires, de l'hypertension et des troubles du sommeil.

Quels sont les principaux facteurs de risque de l'asthme ?

Les antécédents familiaux, les allergies et l'exposition à des irritants sont des facteurs clés.

Comment le tabagisme influence-t-il la BPCO ?

Le tabagisme est le principal facteur de risque, aggravant l'inflammation et la destruction pulmonaire.

Quels facteurs augmentent le risque de pneumonie ?

L'âge avancé, les maladies chroniques et le tabagisme augmentent le risque de pneumonie.

Quels sont les risques liés à l'exposition professionnelle ?

L'exposition à des poussières, des produits chimiques et des irritants peut causer des maladies respiratoires.

Comment l'obésité affecte-t-elle la santé respiratoire ?

L'obésité peut aggraver l'asthme et la BPCO en augmentant l'inflammation et en réduisant la capacité pulmonaire.

Thérapie respiratoire - Informations médicales vérifiée

[Respiratory therapy at a university hospital: evaluation of a job profile].

Jun 2023

DOI: 10.1007/s00063-022-00963-z PMID: 36112155

Respiratory therapists (RT) perform various tasks, including the care of patients, diagnostics, support for therapy and care, training and education as well as optimization of structures and processes... Description of activities of RT at a university hospital and evaluation of microlearning of employees.... Data were collected in a prospective mixed method study over 6 months. Primary outcome was the number of RT activities. Secondary outcome was the evaluation of microlearning as evaluated by employees ... During the 6‑month study period, RT were called for a total of 1674 consultations and carried out 2274 activities; the three most common activities accounted for 45% (n = 1037) of all activities and i... The job profile of RTs is complex, is associated with responsibility, and is largely located in direct patient care. Bedside microlearning courses for RTs may be an innovative opportunity to expand th...

Humans Hospitals, University Prospective Studies Respiratory Therapy Respiration, Artificial +1 autres

Curriculum and Competency Evaluation in Respiratory Therapy Entry-to-Practice Programs.

10 2023

DOI: 10.4187/respcare.10996 PMID: 37311629

Essential skills for respiratory therapists extend beyond the traditional scope of therapy. Respiratory therapists are expected to communicate effectively, deliver bedside education, and practice with... The primary objective was to identify the curriculum and method of competency evaluation. The secondary objective was to compare degree programs. Directors of accredited respiratory therapy programs w... Of 370 invited programs, respondents in 136 programs (37%) completed the survey. Oral communication competence was evaluated by 82%. Patient education curriculum and competency evaluation were reporte... Differences exist among program types for curriculum and competency evaluation. Telehealth was rarely included or evaluated at any degree level. Programs should evaluate the need for enhanced patient ...

Humans Curriculum Surveys and Questionnaires Allied Health Personnel Educational Status +1 autres

Optimizing Respiratory Therapy Resources by De-Implementing Low-Value Care.

05 2023

DOI: 10.4187/respcare.10712 PMID: 37015815

Our institution was experiencing a respiratory therapy staffing crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic, in part due to excessive workload. We identified an opportunity to reduce burden by limiting use of... Leveraging the science of de-implementation, we established a policy empowering respiratory therapists to discontinue 3%HTS/NAC not meeting the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) Clinica... Post policy activation, the monthly mean 3%HTS/NAC treatments were significantly reduced to 547.5 ± 284.3 from 3,565.2 ± 596.4 (... Implementing a policy that empowers respiratory therapists to promote adherence to AARC Clinical Guidelines reduced low-value therapies, costs, and staffing needs....

Humans Low-Value Care Pandemics COVID-19 Respiratory Therapy +1 autres

Preoperative respiratory therapy in patients undergoing surgery for lung cancer: A randomized controlled trial.

Jan 2023

DOI: 10.1002/pri.1973 PMID: 36099408

A preoperative respiratory therapy treatment was performed to analyze the effectiveness, with respect to postoperative air leak and pain, in patients undergoing surgery for lung cancer.... To analyze air leakage and postoperative pain.... Seventy one patients were studied, with a mean age of 62.58 years. Descriptive variables of gender, carcinogenic pathology, type of surgical incision and lung resection, use of glue and endostapler, a... There were statistically significant differences in favor of the EG with respect to postoperative air leak on days 1-2 during the performance of physiotherapy techniques, the food and during the perfo... Preoperative respiratory therapy in patients undergoing surgery for lung cancer was effective in reducing the number of patients who presented postoperative air leak and reducing pain in the EG....

Humans Middle Aged Postoperative Complications Lung Neoplasms Forced Expiratory Volume +1 autres

PEP mask therapy for the rehabilitation of a pre-term infant with respiratory distress syndrome: a case report.

Jun 2023

DOI: 10.23736/S1973-9087.23.07599-8 PMID: 37158043

Preterm infants can develop many complications related to organs underdevelopment. Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is considered the most important cause of morbidity and mortality in these patien... A Caucasian girl born at 26 + 5 weeks of gestational age with respiratory distress syndrome was treated with mechanical ventilation, oxygen therapy and PEP-mask.... Three weeks of PEP mask led to a significant clinical and radiological improvement of the lung's function with progressive reduction of the oxygen supplement and mechanical ventilation until complete ...

Female Infant, Newborn Humans Infant Child +5 autres

Faculty Perspective on Interprofessional Education Competencies: Respiratory Therapy Compared to Other Allied Health Professions.

10 2022

DOI: 10.4187/respcare.09791 PMID: 36041753

Interprofessional Education (IPE) provides a framework for collaborative education between health care specialties to improve patient care. In 2010, the Interprofessional Education Collaborative Exper... We compared RT faculty to athletic training (AT), nutrition (NT), occupational therapy (OT), physical therapy (PT), and dental hygiene (DH) faculty. Faculty were asked to rank the IPE competencies acc... RT faculty ranked communication first, then teams and teamwork, roles and responsibilities, and last ethics. A Kruskal-Wallis Dwass-Steel-Chritchlow-Fligner pairwise analysis showed statically signifi... RT faculty who teach at different degree levels (associate's degree programs vs bachelor's and master's degree programs) had the same ranking of competencies, but they had a statistically significant ...

Faculty Humans Interprofessional Education Interprofessional Relations Occupational Therapy +1 autres

In vitro evaluation of the potential use of snake-derived peptides in the treatment of respiratory infections using inhalation therapy: A proof of concept study.

01 Apr 2023

DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2023.106398 PMID: 36740103

Inhalation therapy using nebulisers is an attractive non-invasive route for drug delivery, particularly for the treatment of lung infections with anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial compounds. This s...

Adult Humans Proof of Concept Study Respiratory Therapy Nebulizers and Vaporizers +4 autres

Burnout and Resilience among Respiratory Therapy (RT) Students during Clinical Training in Saudi Arabia: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study.

11 10 2022

DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192013047 PMID: 36293624

The epidemic of burnout has been widely documented among health discipline students. However, there is limited information available on the prevalence of burnout and its association with resilience am... Between March 2022 and May 2022, a descriptive, cross-sectional study using a convenience sample of RT students and interns was conducted. A total of 559 RT students and interns from 15 RT programs re... Of the 559 respondents, 78% reported a high level of burnout. Within the three subscales of burnout, 52% reported emotional exhaustion (EE), 59% reported depersonalization (DP), and 55% reported low p... The findings showed a high prevalence of burnout among RT students and interns during clinical training in Saudi Arabia. Resilience was associated with all domains of burnout and is likely to play a p...

Humans Cross-Sectional Studies Saudi Arabia Burnout, Professional Burnout, Psychological +3 autres

[Respiratory physiotherapy in pediatric practice].

Jun 2022

DOI: 10.1016/j.rmr.2022.05.001 PMID: 35738979

Congestion of the upper (URT) and lower respiratory tracts (LRT) is a common symptom in several acute and chronic respiratory diseases that occur in childhood. To eliminate these secretions, airway cl...

Adult Child Cystic Fibrosis Humans Infant +4 autres

Efficacy of respiratory support therapies during pulmonary rehabilitation exercise training in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

12 Sep 2024

DOI: 10.1186/s12916-024-03605-7 PMID: 39267046

Exercise training is fundamental in pulmonary rehabilitation (PR), but patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often struggle with exercise intolerance. Respiratory support during e... Five databases were searched to obtain randomized controlled trials involving different respiratory support therapies during PR exercise training in COPD patients. The Cochrane Handbook tool was emplo... A total of 35 studies involving 1321 patients and 6 different interventions were included. Network meta-analysis showed that noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV) is superior in improving e... The obtained results indicate that NPPV is most powerful in assisting exercise in severe COPD patients under stable condition. Researchers should focus more on the safety, feasibility, and personaliza... The study was registered at PROSPERO (CRD42023491139)....

Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive Humans Exercise Therapy Network Meta-Analysis Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic +4 autres

Thérapie respiratoire : Questions médicales fréquentes

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Oscillation de la paroi thoracique

Drainage postural

Oxygénothérapie

Ventilation artificielle

Oxygénation hyperbare

Ventilation à haute fréquence

Assistance ventilatoire interactive

Ventilation liquide

Ventilation non effractive

Ventilation à pression positive

Sevrage de la ventilation mécanique

Jet ventilation à haute fréquence

Ventilation en pression positive continue

Respiration en pression positive intermittente

Ventilation en pression positive intermittente

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