Physiotherapy REPLICA H - ASL ROMA 4 - BRACCIANO (RM)

Pathophysiological basis of respiratory diseases: - Main lung volumes - Consequences of alterations in the elastic properties of the lung and chest - Meaning of FEV1 and its interpretation - Consequences of flow limitation. - Restrictive and Obstructive Syndromes - Basic reading and interpretation of spirometry Respiratory insufficiency - Main mechanisms by which respiratory insufficiency is established - Clinical significance of the Alveolar-Capillary gradient - Ventilation/perfusion alterations and clinical consequences - Shunts - Factors that most influence the transport of oxygen - basic blood gas reading and interpretation Obstructive diseases - Bronchial Asthma - Chronic Obstructive Bronchitis - Cystic Fibrosis - Diseases of the upper respiratory tract - Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. - Systems for measuring residual volume and functional residual capacity Diseases Parenchyma - Community and nosocomial pneumonia - Assessment of severity in the patient with pneumonia - Pulmonary fibrosis - The carbon monoxide diffusion test Respiratory disorders resulting from cardiovascular diseases - Acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema - Pleural effusion - Pulmonary embolism - Cardiac tamponade and PNX

the projected material is available to the students

lessons with the aid of visual means

attendance is a legal obligation

oral exam with questions concerning the program

Lecture notes and other in-depth materials provided by the teacher

The teacher provides frontal teaching with traditional methods, with audiovisual aids and with the scheduling of lessons as reported on the GOMP System Classrooms/Timetables and published on the web site of the CdS.