Diaphragm Rehabilitation for Cardiopulmonary Patients After Mechanical Ventilation
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Diaphragm Rehabilitation for Cardiopulmonary Patients After Mechanical Ventilation

Thu, Jul 20th, 2023
6:00pm – 9:00pm US Eastern Time
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About the Event

This live interactive continuing education course is designed to provide therapists with practical knowledge and skills related to the diaphragm. Therapists will gain a better understanding of the diaphragm's anatomy, clinical relevance as a core stabilizer and thoracoabdominal pump, and its implications for patient care. The course focuses on applying this knowledge in real-world scenarios, particularly in the context of patients recovering from mechanical ventilation. Therapists will learn strategies to minimize ventilator-induced diaphragmatic dysfunction (VIDD) and enhance positive patient outcomes, supported by case studies that explore systemic causes of diaphragm weakness.

The live interactive course also addresses practical challenges faced by therapists. Therapists will gain insights into the importance of posture, the role of the diaphragm in gait and balance, and its significance as a core stabilizer. Through specific exercises and techniques, therapists will learn diaphragm strengthening and stretching methods suitable for various positions such as lying, sitting, standing, and ambulation. By the end of the course, therapists will be equipped with practical tools to integrate diaphragm rehabilitation into their treatment plans, optimizing the recovery of patients who have undergone mechanical ventilation.

Live Event
This live online event will be held as a Zoom Webinar. Attendees will have the option to interact through features such as the Chat and Q&A, but cameras and microphones will not be enabled.

Live Event Instructors

Rina Pandya, PT, DPT, FHEA, PGLTHE

Rina Pandya, PT, DPT, FHEA, PGLTHE

Dr. Pandya is an MSK senior lecturer and Fellow, at the University of West England, Bristol, UK involved in both undergraduate and postgraduate studies. Dr. Pandya’s physical therapy career spans over 25 years, through the UK, the USA and the Middle East. She has worked in Nationalized Healthcare Services, American health care and self pay services in acute care, in-patient rehab, skilled nursing facility, home healthcare and outpatient clinic. In addition to being a clinician she has developed specialty programs based on evidence-based practice in her role as a project manager. She has also managed the Physical Therapy department in the capacity of Head of Department in a premier private hospital in Oman. Rina is an internationally published webinar presenter.

Dr. Pandya graduated from Manipal University, India in 2000 as well as University of Michigan, in 2018 with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Rina conducts live webinars and is part of the continuing professional development teaching community with courses published in the UK, US, South Africa, Ireland and Australia. Rina is a member of APTA, HCPC-UK and OAP-Oman.

Rina Pandya

Rina Pandya

Dr. Pandya is an MSK senior lecturer and Fellow, at the University of West England, Bristol, UK involved in both undergraduate and postgraduate studies. Dr. Pandya’s physical therapy career spans over 25 years, through the UK, the USA and the Middle East. She has worked in Nationalized Healthcare Services, American health care and self pay services in acute care, in-patient rehab, skilled nursing facility, home healthcare and outpatient clinic. In addition to being a clinician she has developed specialty programs based on evidence-based practice in her role as a project manager. She has also managed the Physical Therapy department in the capacity of Head of Department in a premier private hospital in Oman. Rina is an internationally published webinar presenter.

Dr. Pandya graduated from Manipal University, India in 2000 as well as University of Michigan, in 2018 with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Rina conducts live webinars and is part of the continuing professional development teaching community with courses published in the UK, US, South Africa, Ireland and Australia. Rina is a member of APTA, HCPC-UK and OAP-Oman.

Target Audience

This live interactive webinar is intended for Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, and Nurses (PT, PTA, OT, COTA, RN).

Learning Objectives

After taking this activity, you should be able to:

  1. 1 Apply the knowledge of anatomy and physiology of diaphragm for clinical interventions.
  2. 2 Analyze the physical and physiological effects of mechanical ventilation.
  3. 3 Apply the differential diagnoses of diaphragm disorders in their clinical practice.
  4. 4 Perform strengthening and stretching exercises for diaphragm in various positions of supine, sitting, standing and ambulation through different stages of rehabilitation as related to clinical treatment.

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Dres M, Dubé B-P, Mayaux J, Delemazure J, Reuter D, Brochard L,et al. Coexistence and impact of limb muscle and diaphragm weakness at time of liberation from mechanical ventilation in medical intensive care unit patients. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2017;195:57–66

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Goligher E, Dres M, Fan E, Rubenfeld G. Mechanical Ventilation–induced Diaphragm Atrophy Strongly Impacts Clinical Outcomes | American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. Atsjournals.org. https://www.atsjournals.org/doi/10.1164/rccm.201703-0536OC. Published 2017.

Kokatnur, L., Vashisht, R. and Rudrappa, M., 2020. Diaphragm Disorders. [online] Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470172/

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Event Agenda

Agenda times are listed in US Eastern Time. That is 3 hours later than US Pacific Time. The event starts at 3:00pm US Pacific Time.

6:00 pm - 6:45 pm: Introduction, overview of diaphragm dysfunction, common causes and consequences of diaphragm dysfunction, and diagnostic methods for assessment. 6:45 pm - 7:30 pm: Diaphragm rehabilitation techniques including, diaphragmatic strengthening exercises, breathing exercises and techniques to improve diaphragm function. 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm: Practical applications including discussion of challenges and considerations when implementing diaphragm rehabilitation techniques. 8:30 pm - 9:00 pm: Case studies, review, Q&A and closing remarks.

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