RESPIRATORY PHYSIOTHERAPY
Degree course:
Corso di First cycle degree in Physiotherapy
Academic year when starting the degree:
2021/2022
Year:
2
Academic year in which the course will be held:
2022/2023
Course type:
Compulsory subjects, characteristic of the class
Seat of the course:
Varese - Università degli Studi dell'Insubria
Credits:
2
Standard lectures hours:
24
Assessment:
Voto Finale
• The chest therapy: definitions, rationale, organization and setting
• Application of POMR method (Problem Oriented Medical Records) to the evaluation of patients subjected to surgery and in intensive care
• Clinical evaluation and pre-surgical physioterapy
• Radiological evidence in chest examination
• Chest auscultation
• Spirometry and pulmonary function tests
• Recalls of respiratory physiology; mechanics and ventilatory pattern
• Bronchial hygiene techniques
• Cough assistance techniques
• Obstructive and restrictive disorders: case reports
Lectures with computer and audio-visual support , practical exercises and simulation for a total of 24 hours.
Office hours: by appointment via e-mail marianna.messina@uninsubria.it