Have you seen the Nuss Bar Protocol? If not, this will prepare you if you ever do. This procedure is more common in the pediatric population but is a growing surgical option for patients in their 40th and 50th decade of life.  Though considered a “minimally invasive technique,” it is quite an extensive procedure that navigates around multiple primary organs and has several considerations post-surgically.

 Join me as I discuss the evolution of the procedure and possible precautions you may need to consider.

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Tracheal Deviation, to the Left, to the Right, which way does it go? This is probably one of the most common questions that I get from students studying for the NPTE. As it often does, the answer comes down to pressures. 

Tune into this episode to learn ipsilateral vs. contralateral movement of the trachea.

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It would be unfair of me to dismiss automatic blood pressure measurements as they are used in most settings, including the ICU.  It’s important to understand their normal guestimate error range and when you should consider taking a manual BP. Similar to manual blood pressures, there are a number of steps you can take to help increase their accuracy. Instead of avoiding the inevitable, let’s empower the clinician to understand their equipment.

Website to check for validated BP machines:
https://www.validatebp.org/devices

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Want some tips to improve the accuracy of your blood pressure technique? I’ve got you covered.  It all starts with a manual cuff, the obliteration technique and a few simple setup tips.

Join me in this episode as we break down the step-by-step technique of improving accuracy with blood pressure measurements.

 In this episode:

• Set up considerations prior to taking BP
• Importance of cuff size
• Positioning with BP measurements
• How to perform the obliteration technique

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Respiratory muscle training is by far one of my favorite interventions and continues to show itself in research.  Anytime RMT is added, you can hypothesize that your patient will improve in a number of different categories (gas exchange, respiratory strength, 6MWD, QOL scales, blood pressure, and the list continues). I honestly continue to be impressed by RMT.

But in order to incorporate RMT, you have to have an assessment tool that can show you a true pre-post for respiratory muscle strength. That assessment is MIP (maximal inspiratory pressure) and MEP (maximal expiratory pressure). Join me in this episode as we discuss devices, protocols, predictive equations and normative data, so you can assess MIP and MEP too.

 In this episode:

• How to assess MIP and MEP
• Devices available to perform MIP and MEP
• ATS/ERS and SEPAR protocols
• Predictive equations for MIP and MEP

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Resources:

Laveneziana P., Albuquerque A., Aliverti A., et al. Spengler CM, Vogiatzis I, Verges. ERS statement on respiratory muscle testing at rest and during exercise. Eur Respir J. 2019;53 doi: 10.1183/13993003.01214-2018. 

·      Highly recommend reading the “supplementary material”

Lista-Paz et al.  Maximal Respiratory Pressure Reference Equations in Healthy Adults and Cut-off Points for Defining Respiratory Muscle Weakness. Arch Bronconeumol. 2023 Dec;59(12):813-820. English, Spanish. doi: 10.1016/j.arbres.2023.08.016. Epub 2023 Sep 29. PMID: 37839949.

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In today’s episode, we break down 3 of the most common high-flow oxygen devices that you may see in the hospital setting: typical high-flow nasal cannula, venturi mask, and heated high-flow nasal cannula devices.  Each device varies on the level of flow and FiO2 available, as well as, how the FiO2 is achieved. Each device also has pros and cons for choice of use. 

Join me today, as we discuss the difference between the more common high-flow oxygen devices available.

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 Time and time again, across my career, whether I’ve been in the clinic or teaching, I have come across words in healthcare that are either used interchangeably, go by different names, or simply have changed over time.  

Nomenclature issues can lead to confusion, errors, and miscommunication, while also limiting data collection for research. 

Join me on this opinion piece about nomenclature and share your nomenclature nuances. 

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Working with patients on oxygen can feel overwhelming with all the possible devices that can be utilized.  Whether or not you are a clinician who helps in making those decisions or you are actively working with patients using these devices, it’s important to understand their range of use, the level of FiO2 available, pros and cons, as well as, special considerations for each device.

Join me today, as we break down the most common low-flow oxygen devices available so you can feel confident in your clinical practice.

 In this Episode:

• Difference between low-flow and high-flow devices
• Devices: Nasal Cannula, Simple Face Mask, Partial Non-Rebreather, Non-Rebreather and Oxymask
• Pros & Cons of each device
• FiO2 and flow required for each

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There are many steps when dealing with oxygen titration.  In this episode, we set the stage for what clinicians need to consider when dealing with a patient on oxygen, including our state practice act, MD orders, available devices, and titration concepts.

As PTs we can take an active role in education, and, oxygen titration to optimize safety and maximize patient outcomes. 

In this episode: 

• PT State Practice Act 
• MD orders for oxygen titration 
• Understanding oxygen devices 
• Interdisciplinary collaboration 
• Oxygen Titration concepts 

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An episode about mowing, MET levels, and knowing your (your patient’s) limitations. Have you ever been asked, “Can I get back to….?”  How do you help your patients make these decisions? Do you consider MET levels, HR response, or overall aerobic capacity?

Using MET levels for a specific activity can be a great way to help educate patients on their current abilities or to assist in creating meaningful goals for future activities. It can be a great starting point to help determine the “it depends” answer. It provides objective information to help gauge the overall energy expenditure to complete a specific activity. 

So, how do we determine METs for mowing or any other activity? Check out this episode as we discuss the heart rate and blood pressure response to MET levels and incorporate the physical activity compendium to your toolbox.

In this episode:

• Define a MET
• HR and BP response to 1 MET activity
• Use of the physical activity compendium

 Resources:

2024 Adult / Older Adult Compendium: https://pacompendium.com/

Youth Compendium: https://www.nccor.org/tools-youthcompendium/


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