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== Indication  ==
== Indication  ==


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LVRS is usually indicated for COPD patients particularly those with severe emphysema.<br>  


== Clinical Presentation  ==
== Clinical Presentation  ==


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Patients suffering from severe emphysema mat present with:
 
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== Diagnostic Tests  ==
== Diagnostic Tests  ==
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** Mobilization after surgery  
** Mobilization after surgery  
** Lung expansion techniques  
** Lung expansion techniques  
** Energy conservation techniques
* Psychological Support  
* Psychological Support  
* Nutritional Support   
* Nutritional Support   

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Description[edit | edit source]

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Indication[edit | edit source]

LVRS is usually indicated for COPD patients particularly those with severe emphysema.

Clinical Presentation[edit | edit source]

Patients suffering from severe emphysema mat present with:


Diagnostic Tests[edit | edit source]

add text here relating to diagnostic tests for the condition

Preoperative Rehabilitation Program[edit | edit source]

  • Assessment to determine if patient is a candidate for surgical intervention
  • Communication between interdisciplinary team members involved in patient care
  • Formulation of appropriate preoperative management/ exercise training program
  • Preoperative exercise training to reduce possible complications after surgery
  • Educate the patient
    • Possible risks/ complications and how to avoid them
    • Postoperative pain management
    • Mobilization after surgery
    • Lung expansion techniques
    • Energy conservation techniques
  • Psychological Support
  • Nutritional Support

Postoperative Rehabilitation Program[edit | edit source]

  • Assessment of postoperative patient
  • Formulation of appropriate postoperative management/ exercise training program
  • Postoperative pain management
  • Mobilization of postoperative patient
  • Postoperative exercise training
  • Psychological support
  • Nutritional support

Resources[edit | edit source]

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