Reference no: EM133597940
Fundamentals of Respiratory Therapy. Chapters 40 and 44
Chapter 40:
Know and understand the following terms and topics
> Definition of an aerosol
> Devices that generate therapeutic aerosols,
> Definition of aerosol output,
> Definition of emitted dose,
> Definition of deposition,
> Factors affecting pulmonary deposition of aerosols,
> Where do particles deposit in MMAD ranges (5-10, 1-5),
> Definition of sedimentation (know where anatomically things deposit in MMAD ranges),
> Aging, drug aerosol delivery system types,
> Propellant breath actuated dosing system pros / cons,
> Dry powder inhalers pros / cons,
> Flow range to run nebulizers
Chapter 44:
> Goals of airway clearance therapy,
> Conditions causing abnormal clearance of secretions,
> Mucus plugging effects on airway,
> Elements necessary for normal airway clearance,
> Atelectasis,
> Infiltrates,
> Bronchiectasis,
> Cystic fibrosis,
> Chronic bronchitis,
> Postural drainage using gravity,
> Importance of patient hydration,
> Assessments pre/post postural drainage,
> Chest percussion therapy positioning chart,
> Intracranial pressures and coughing,
> Successful outcomes for CPT,
> Indications for directed coughing,
> Factors hindering effective coughing