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...2016 Jan 1;16(1):26-32.</ref>. This condition is of clinical significance in elderly patients or patients who have chronic [[COPD (Chronic Obstructive P ...s may lead to [[pneumonia]], pulmonary secretion retention and paradoxical chest movement.<ref name=":0" />

...ax.<ref name=":1">Boersma WG, Stigt JA, Smit HJ. Treatment of haemothorax. Respiratory medicine. 2010 Nov 1;104(11):1583-7.</ref> ...horax: an American College of Chest Physicians Delphi consensus statement. Chest 2001 Feb;119(2):590e602.</ref>

...r to operate, and the respiratory system needs instructions from the brain in order to operate. ...respiratory failure]<ref>Hough A. Physiotherapy in respiratory and cardiac care: an evidence-based approach. 4th edition. Andover: Cengage Learning, 2014.

...nd should be managed accordingly.<ref name=":3">Rolfe S. The importance of respiratory rate monitoring. British Journal of Nursing. 2019 Apr 25;28(8):504-8. Avail The respiratory rate, i.e., the number of breaths per minute, is highly regulated to enable

...urce/early-rehabilitation-in-conflicts-and-disasters/ Early Rehabilitation in Conflicts and Disasters.] London, UK: Handicap International. 2020. p209-21 ...urce/early-rehabilitation-in-conflicts-and-disasters/ Early Rehabilitation in Conflicts and Disasters].

...to move his arms and legs. They kept Steven in the position they found him in, covered him with a blanket to maintin his bofy temperature and stayed with ...on Ferno Scoop Stretcher, immobilized his head, and transported him to the trauma center by helicopter. He&nbsp;arrived at the hospital and underwent initial

...st with turning John and to call for an ambulance. John was turned face up in the water. He was awake and had a weak cough, he had swallowed some water b ...her, immobilized his head, provided 100% Oxygen and transported him to the trauma center by helicopter. He arrived at the hospital and underwent an initial a

...ess.p 544</ref>. This occurs when there is a breach of the lung surface or chest wall which allows air to enter the pleural cavity and consequently cause th ...al. [https://thorax.bmj.com/content/55/8/666 Epidemiology of pneumothorax in England]. Thorax 2000;55:666-671</ref><ref>Bascom, R.(2009). <nowiki>''</n

...have been developed, allowing for the bedside placement of a tracheostomy in many patients<ref>Raimonde AJ, Westhoven N, Winters R. Tracheostomy.Availab ...inger technique and dilatation of trachea between rings<ref name=":1">Life in the fast lane Available: https://litfl.com/percutaneous-tracheostomy/ (acce

...urce/early-rehabilitation-in-conflicts-and-disasters/ Early Rehabilitation in Conflicts and Disasters]. London, UK: Handicap International. 2020. p212-21 ...urce/early-rehabilitation-in-conflicts-and-disasters/ Early Rehabilitation in Conflicts and Disasters].

...ntilation, delirium, and the development of disabilities.<ref name=":0" /> In addition to the physical effects, prolonged hospitalisation can have a sign ...itation service for multi-trauma patients: a non-randomized clinical trial in the Netherlands]. PLoS One. 2017 Jan 11;12(1):e0170047. </ref>

...geway; the inflamed membrane secretes excess mucus that may clog the lower respiratory passageway. ...ses, the mechanics of in the upper respiratory tract is affected. And also in cases of tracheostomy where, the upper airway is cut off and this also affe

...Chen H, Shi G. Oscillatory positive expiratory pressure treatment in lower respiratory tract infection. Experimental and therapeutic medicine. 2018 Oct 1;16(4):32 ...ositive pressure devices in a simulated cystic fibrosis model. Respiratory Care. 2017 Apr 1;62(4):451-8.</ref>

...</ref><ref>Cross J, Harden B, Broad MA, Quint M, Paul Ritson MC, Thomas S. Respiratory physiotherapy: An on-call survival guide. Elsevier Health Sciences; 2008 No ...>Hough A. Physiotherapy in respiratory care: a problem-solving approach to respiratory and cardiac management. Springer; 2013 Nov 11.</ref><ref name=":1">Main E,

[[File:Respiratory failure.jpg|right|frameless|632x632px]] ...atory]] system fails to maintain its main function, which is gas exchange, in which PaO2 is lower than 60 mmHg and/or PaCO2 higher than 50 mmHg.

...most cases, a [[Deep Vein Thrombosis|deep venous thrombosis]] (DVT) forms in the leg. Once dislodged, the [[Thrombosis|thrombus]] travels to the lungs w ...tory status, and size and number of emboli affects the severity of changes in pulmonary blood flow and respiration. A small blockage of the pulmonary art

...dual patient data meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials]. Critical Care. 2021 Dec;25(1):1-1.</ref> ..., and sinusitis.<ref name=":0" /><ref>Pingleton SK. Complications of acute respiratory failure. Am Rev Respir Dis 1988; 137(6): 1463-93.</ref>

...ventilator. The [[How We Breathe#Basics of Breathing|diaphragm]], the main respiratory muscle, works constantly throughout the day and performs many different bre ...: Contemporary results and outcomes of the laparoscopic approach to repair in symptomatic infants and children.] Journal of pediatric surgery. 2019 Jul 1

...tic review of necrotising fasciitis in children from its first description in 1930 to 2018. BMC infectious diseases. 2019 Dec;19(1):317.</ref> At first ...cedirect.com/science/article/pii/S073567570700304X Predictors of mortality in patients with necrotizing fasciitis.] American Journal of Emergency Medicin

.../23722822/ Physiotherapy in intensive care: an updated systematic review]. Chest 2013;144(3):825–47.</ref> Early mobilization is the application of physic ...ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26132803/ Effect of early rehabilitation during intensive care unit stay on functional status: systematic review and meta-analysis.] PloS

...essive disorders. SCI leads to serious disability in the patient resulting in the loss of work, which brings psychosocial and economic problems.<ref name ...gth, conservation of bone density, and to ensure normal functioning of the respiratory and digestive system<ref name=":0" />.

...s in patients with chronic airflow limitation: mechanisms and management]. Chest. 1994 Sep 1;106(3):904-12.</ref> ..., assessment, and management: a consensus statement.] Am. J. Respir. Crit. Care Med.. 1999;159:321-40.</ref>

...ive care medicine is 60 years old: the history and future of the intensive care unit.] Clinical medicine. 2014 Aug;14(4):376. </ref> ...tiary care, with the majority of these services delivered in the secondary-care setting.<ref name=":2" />

...cedure involves patient preparation, the suctioning event(s) and follow-up care<ref name=":2">Endotracheal Suction Guidelines ICU Working Party, Clinical I ...oning of Mechanically Ventilated Patients with Artificial Airways.] Respir Care. 2010;55 (6): 758-764</ref>. 

...ation and maintenance of intra-abdominal pressure, and injuries can result in significant ventilatory compromise. Traumatic diaphragmatic injuries (TDI) ...this condition were being undertaken. Despite having been recognised early in the history of surgery, blunt traumatic diaphragm rupture was a rarely repo

Coma is widely encountered throughout health care settings and may occur in the context of a variety of different acute [[Neurological Disorders|neurol ...":1" />. The person is alive and looks like they are sleeping, but unlike in a deep sleep, the person cannot be awakened by any stimulation, including p

....pdf Physiotherapy for Respiratory Conditions]. Advanced nursing & patient care international journal. 2018;1(1):180003. </ref> These general goals can be ...nd physical rehabilitation in critically ill patients]. Acute and critical care. 2019 Feb;34(1):1. DOI: 10.4266/acc.2019.00444 </ref>

...Crew JD, Ferguson AR, McKenna SL. Pulmonary outcomes following specialized respiratory management for acute cervical spinal cord injury: a retrospective analysis. ...cord injury present with [[Respiratory Failure|respiratory complications]] in the acute stage.<ref>Hagen EM. Acute complications of spinal cord injuries.

...36199-Humanity--Inclusion-Clinical-Handbook-web_1.pdf Early rehabilitation in conflicts and disasters.] Handicap International: London, UK. 2020.</ref> ...n of patients who have had a burn injury, but will include important wound care considerations with regards to mobility and positioning.

...&pid=S0104-07072015000401071 Vital signs measurement: an indicator of safe care delivered to elderly patients.] Texto & Contexto-Enfermagem. 2015 Dec;24(4) # [[Respiratory Rate|Respiratory rate]].

...ess.<ref name=":0">Jensen Stochkendahl M, Wulff Christensen H., Chest pain in focal musculoskeletal disorders, Medical Clinics of North America;Elsevier, ...volved costal [[Cartilage|cartilages]] is visible and patients complain of chest wall [[Pain-Modulation|pain]].<ref name=":1">Frontera, W. R. (2015). Essent

...zation and rehabilitation. Among these techniques are purse lip breathing, chest expansion exercises, coughing techniques, oral suction, ankle toe movements ...a and participation restrictions, emphasizing the role of physiotherapists in motivating patients towards a hopeful return to their communities.

...ial workers etc. Family members and support groups should also be involved in the recovery process of these patients. ...hat post-burn rehabilitation entails to both patients and their caregivers in order to carry them along and to encourage cooperation. Generally, the aims

..., Smallwood CD. Pediatric oxygen therapy: a review and update. Respiratory care. 2017 Jun 1;62(6):645-61.</ref>. Oxygen is an expensive medication; thus, i ...>Hough A. Physiotherapy in Respiratory Care; An evidence-based approach to respiratory and cardiac management. 3^rd eds. United Kingdom: Nelson Thomes

Sternum pain is pain or discomfort in the area of the chest that contains the sternum and the cartilage connecting it to the [[ribs]]. ...so many people experiencing sternum pain may confuse it with more general chest pain.<ref name=":20">Medical news today [https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/a

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...iction or radiation) contact<ref name=":2">Hale A. ''et al'' Physiotherapy in Burns, Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery. [Online: Available from: https: ...re should be a focus on both the physical and psychological impacts of the trauma.

...siology of systemic complications and current management.] Journal of Burn Care & Research. 2017 Jan 1;38(1):e469-81.</ref> ...term morbidity. The best way to minimize complications is to manage burns in a dedicated burns center with immediate full multi-disciplinary involvement

...Some MNDs are inherited, however most causes of most MNDs are not known.  In sporadic or noninherited MNDs, environmental, toxic, viral, or genetic fact * In adults, the most common MND is [[Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis |Amyotrophic

Atelectasis is a condition in which there is collapse of [[Lung Anatomy|lung]] tissue ([https://www.ncbi. * Incidence doesn't increase in patient with increased age, [[COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)|

...]Physiotherapy assessment commences once the patient is medically stable. In view of the complexity of many patients with traumatic brain injury, the as ...of consciousness the individual has before commencing assessment, and bear in mind the following:

...they can also be related to inadequate access to health care and follow-up in emergency situations. Being able to recognise and mitigate for these risks ...include [[Diabetes Mellitus Type 2|diabetes]] , older age and smoking, but in disaster and conflict settings, the following types of injuries and conditi

...1967 in Cape Town, South Africa. Unfortunately, early operations resulted in problems such as infection and rejection, and heart recipients did not surv ...okorná E, Vitko S, Ekberg H. Medical-record review of potential donor pool in the Czech Republic suggests a possible increase to more than double the num

[[File:Respiratory System.png|thumb]] ...ducts of combustion.<ref name=":1">Dries and EndorfScandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine2013,21:31</ref>

...ly life and would benefit from rehabilitation services, which equates to 1 in 3 individuals requiring rehabilitation services throughout the course of th ...needs are concentrated amongst the poorest and most vulnerable populations in low- and middle-income countries and conflict-affected settings, which are

...fference was discovered by Dr. Victor McKusick of Johns Hopkins University in the 1970's. <ref name="IFOP" /><br> ..."Lak" /> However, there have been 800 confirmed cases in the world and 285 in the United States.<ref name="IFOP" />&nbsp;67% undergo invasive procedures

...assessment of a patient is highly valuable to rehabilitation professionals in an emergency setting. It can save time by avoiding duplication later on, bu Whilst each profession, and in some cases each clinical condition, may have their own specific assessment

...ere a role for the Girdlestone resection arthroplasty in modern orthopedic trauma surgery? Case series from a medically underserved region and literature rev The first documented surgery of this kind, in 1928, involved radical excision of the femoral head and neck to drain the t

..., Fabara SP. [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8402869/ Locked-in syndrome: A systematic review of long-term management and prognosis.] Cureu ...hagen KS. [https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/9/4/e023185 Locked-in syndrome] in Sweden, an explorative study of persons who underwent rehabilitation: a coh

...this change reflects better medical provision in higher-income countries, in many low-income countries and disaster and conflict settings this situation ...acute phase, respiratory management and prevention of infections are vital in reducing morbidity and mortality.<ref name=":1" />