Physiotherapy REPLICA M - ROMA AZIENDA SAN FILIPPO NERI

Basic functional anatomy of the thorax: airways, lungs, and pleura Basic respiratory pathophysiology: lung mechanics and gas exchange Pulmonary function tests: pulmonary function tests, static and dynamic volumes, spirometric parameters and tracings with interpretation in obstructive and restrictive diseases. Respiratory function tests: MIP, MEP, MVV. Arterial blood gas analysis. Exercise and nocturnal pulse oximetry. Prevalent respiratory conditions: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, ACOS, bronchiectasis, pulmonary embolism, obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA). Use of portable inhalation devices for inhalation therapy in obstructive diseases: advantages and disadvantages of devices containing powder or spray formulations. Classification of interstitial lung diseases (pulmonary fibrosis, sarcoidosis), infectious pneumonia, SARS-CoV-2 disease. Respiratory failure: definition and classification, causes and treatment, oxygen therapy (oxygen delivery and administration methods, devices for home and acute OLT). Definition and use of non-invasive mechanical ventilation. Practical demonstration of oxygen therapy devices: nasal cannulas, Venturi mask, BLB, etc.

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