assessment

[mpaul]

Hi all.
I have a 69 yrs. old man postabdominal surgery wt. bi-basal atelectasis,he is obease,chronic smoker,his temp. is shoot up in night.
How can i plan his treatment from day 1?
My assessment :Absent breath sounds over the collapsed area,Tachypnea,Cynosis,Decreased movement over affected area.
Goals: Plan:
1)Re-inflate collapsed area of lung Postural drainage,percussion.vibration
for removal of secretion
2)increase respiratory capacity Segmental breathing,splinting,spirometry


What is your opinion?
give your suggestions.
Regards,
Mrs.Paul

[emad]

Hi Paul ;

I think most online discussion physiotherapy forums mainly discuss pain , musckeloskeletal problms at most reach neuro-rehabilitation which means chest-physiotherapy is neglected through online discussions as the fact in real practical physiotherapy work ,i think in some countries Nurses perform this role .

Personally , i do NOT have any view regarding your patient .

Best Wishes
Emad