One word. Legacy. 

When one looks back on their career they might question: did I do enough, did I make a difference, did I leave a legacy?  There is no question in mind that Ken is a person that has left his mark on the respiratory muscle training world, with his passion for understanding and innovation to create the devices he needed to accomplish his goals, he has left us not only with a superior device to assess and train the respiratory muscles, but also a protocol to effectively make a difference.  

30 years of research, trial and error and digging into root causes, Ken is a major reason why we know IMT is an effective training modality across the spectrum: from weaning off vents, to patients with COPD, pneumoconiosis, SCI, to training world class athletes on the pitch.

Not only did he help us understand how to assess and train respiratory muscles he also developed the device to do just that. Through multiple iterations and developments over 30 years we now have the PrO2 and the novel TIRE protocol. 

Join me in this episode as we hear Ken take us through his life’s work and learn from his vast knowledge and experience.

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Orthostatic hypotension (OH) is a common finding in the acute care setting. So, the question is, are there any hard and fast rules surrounding orthostatic hypotension?  Are there cut-offs for activity / exercise?

The quick answer is: it’s complicated and it depends. It requires knowledge, experience and clinical judgement every step of the way. Each case, each patient may have different symptoms and different levels of blood pressure dropping at different points in time.

One clear point is assessing vital sign response to position changes and activity are paramount. Assessing your patient and recognizing subtle changes are equally important. And lastly, trusting your gut/intuition has a role as well.

Join me as we discuss the definitions of OH, common symptoms and real case examples. 

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Happy 100th episode of Talking All Things Cardiopulm!  

My mission from day one was to bring Cardiopulm to the forefront of conversation, to give clinicians tools to use in their own practice and to help bridge the gap between research and the clinician.

I created this podcast, because I felt like it needed to exist. I hope to continue going for as long as I can, to provide value and resources for you.  

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Documentation continues to be one of the biggest frustrations across physical therapy. Despite the many changes in technology over the past 20 years, it can still feel time consuming and an overall arduous task.

Shifting our perspective to an opportunity to showcase our clinical expertise and reasoning can be helpful.  I like to look at documentation like an ESPN snapshot.  Point out the highlights, the major turning points during the session, the gains, the losses and the why. Tell the story instead of clicking the box.

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What makes an expert an expert? Is it their experience? Is it their knowledge? Is it their ability to teach/mentor?  I can argue that it’s a compilation of all of the above.  But do experts know everything? Is it even possible?

 I think the question is a set up for the most obvious answer. But maybe it’s not that obvious? A recent conversation spurred this discussion. Join me as tackle this question and take on a soap box or two

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I love a good comeback story, and typically cheer for the underdog, but the Measles can go ahead and stay in the past. As cases continue to rise, it’s time to take a look at overall pathophysiology and transmission of this very contagious virus. 

Join me as we discuss yet another virus taking the U.S. by storm.

At the time of this recording the data available was as of 2/28/25 with 164 cases of measles, 1 death and 20% hospitalization. 1 week later, as of 3/7/25 cases have increased to 222 cases (94% unvaccinated), 2 deaths, and a 17% hospitalization rate. 

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• Pathogenesis of measles
• Transmission of measles
• Signs and symptoms of measles
• Benefits of MMR vaccine
• Incidence and history of the measles in the U.S.

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As the winter season comes to an end, we review 1 of the 4 major viruses that has been rampant this year.  Though RSV is officially on the decline, it is still very present in our communities and hospitals. 

 Join us as we discuss virus transmission and possible precautions, that you may say in your setting. Is it Droplet or is it Contact?  That seems to be a question these days and there seems to be some unclear writing on the wall. So let’s break it down.   

 In this episode:

• Discuss pathophysiology of RSV
• Transmission of RSV
• Current precautions for RSV: Droplet vs. Contact
• Signs and symptoms of RSV
• Current treatment available for RSV
• New vaccines available for RSV
• PT considerations for treating a patient with RSV

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Influenza cases and hospitalizations continue to be the leading respiratory disease nationwide this season.  As of Jan 25, 2025, there have been 20 million illnesses, 250,000 hospitalizations, and 11,000 deaths (including 47 pediatric deaths). At the time of this recording Feb 6th, the CDC had not issued a weekly report in 2 weeks. I am happy to report that the CDC did release a weekly report on Feb 7th. Data continues to show an uptrend in Flu A.

Join me as we discuss the different types of influenza, including the most prevalent strains this season.  Understand the transmission, signs and symptoms, antiviral meds available, use of vaccines, and precautions to help keep you safe this season.

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• Incidence of Influenza as of Jan 25, 2025
• 3 forms of transmission
• Signs and symptoms of influenza
• Anti-viral meds available in the US
• Vaccine use and assistance from the WHO
• Precautions to take to help prevent spread and keep yourself safe
• PT assessment/treatment in the hospital setting

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We currently have a tuberculosis (TB) outbreak across the US and Kansas recently made national news in this regard. I’m here to break down the pathology of TB, and review the incidence to give some assurance, as well as, real concerns with this diagnosis. 

In this episode: 

• Incidence of TB in the US over the last 5 years 
• Current KC TB outbreak 
• Active vs. Latent TB 
• Signs and symptoms of TB 
• Transmission of TB 
• Airborne Precautions 
• PT exam findings 

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What might seem like a simple task in the winter months could lead to devastation without the right education.  What do we need to consider to keep our patients with heart disease safe?

The concern lies in the compounding effect. The effect of cold weather on the cardiopulmonary system, age, comorbidities, and aerobic capacity all play a role in determining safety.

Join me as we dive into HR response, MET levels, predictive equations, and much more.


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