Course: Kinesiotherapy VIII - Kinesiotherapy in Intensive Care

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Course title Kinesiotherapy VIII - Kinesiotherapy in Intensive Care
Course code FYT/PTB41
Organizational form of instruction Lesson + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 4
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Zbořilová Lada, Mgr.
  • Gaul Aláčová Petra, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Dus Marta, Mgr.
Course content
1. Human body adaptation to loading, general physical activity prescription in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. 2. Thoracic surgeries, external devices used in intensive care. 3. Coma, scar care. 4. General approach to breathing mechanism and control. 5. Diaphragm- physiology, pathophysiology and physical therapy. 6. Pulmonary physical therapy. 7. Myofascial techniques in the thoracic region. 8. Autonomic nervous system. Heart rate variability. 9. Fascial system. 27 practical classes in the Intensive Care Unit of the University Hospital Olomouc.

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
Learning outcomes
This course is designed to develop an understanding of theoretical basis of physical therapy in intensive care. It offers the latest insight into pulmonary rehabilitation, postural therapy and the close relationship between posture and respiration. Ventilation mechanics, muscle activity and respiration parameters will be presented. The course will include actual evidence-based knowledge of anatomy, physiology, conditions involving cardiovascular and pulmonary systems and the various types of interventions for treatment.
The main goal is to gain basic theoretical knowledge applicable in practice. After completing this course, the student has insight in advanced respiratory physiology, diagnostic tests, techniques and methods of respiratory physiotherapy and rehabilitation in patient with respiratory diseases.
Prerequisites
unspecified
KFA/PTB22 and FYT/PTA32 and KFA/PTA31 and KFA/PTA32 and KFA/PTA34 and KFA/PTB32 and FYT/PTA42

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Full attendance Active participation in lectures and seminars Project in PPT presentation on selected topics Final exam
Recommended literature
  • Gibbon, G. J., Geddes, D. M., Costabel, U., Sterk, P. J., Corrin, B. (2003). Respiratory Medicine. Saunders.
  • HARDEN, B., CROSS, J., & BROAD, M. A. Respiratory physiotherapy: An on-call survival guide. Elsevier Health Sciences.
  • HOUGH, A. (2014). Physiotherapy in respiratory and cardiac care: an evidence-based approach. Andover: Cengage Learning.
  • CHAITOW, L., BRADLEY, D., GILBERT, CH. (2002). Multidisciplinary approaches to breathing pattern disorders. Edinburg: Churchill Livingstone.
  • MALIK M., CAMM J. A. (1995). Heart Rate Variability.
  • MCCONNELL, A. (2013). Respiratory muscle training: theory and practice. S.l.: Churchill Livingstone.
  • Parrillo, J., E., Dellinger, R. (2008). Critical care medicine: principles of diagnosis and management in the adult. Philadelphia, PA: Mosby Elsevier.
  • Pryor, J. A. (2002). Physiotherapy for respiratory and cardiac problems: Adults and paediatrics. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences Study plan (Version): Physiotherapy (2019) Category: Health service 4 Recommended year of study:4, Recommended semester: Summer