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This week, it’s Pulmonary Rehab Week! It’s the perfect time to celebrate pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) and shine a light on the importance of rehabilitation for those living with chronic lung disease. PR programmes combine physical exercise and education to improve the lives of patients who experience symptoms of breathlessness, including those diagnosed with COPD, bronchiectasis or interstitial lung disease. Designed to help patients better understand and manage their condition and symptoms, PR has been linked to several brilliant benefits.  There’s evidence to show that it helps people lead a more active life, feel less tired and enjoy a better quality of life.  PR also helps patients to self-manage their condition and can lead to a reduction in emergency admissions and primary care appointments.  And that’s just to name a few... Want to find out more? Apply for your space here: https://lnkd.in/eRUNGWpP #Healthcare #Respiratory #AccreditedEducation #HealthcareSolutions 

💨🌬️Don't take breathing for granted. Consider this: each day, we take approximately 20,000 breaths, totaling about 7.5 million breaths each year. Most of the time, we don't even consciously think about breathing. Now, imagine what it's like for a pulmonary hypertension (PH) patient who not only thinks about each breath but fights for it. Learn more about pulmonary hypertension, a serious condition affecting the lungs and heart, on our website: www.phaeurope.org ➡️Register for free and join the global PH community at Bel Air Center: https://lnkd.in/d8xJauy2 ‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎ #PHAEurope #patients #patientempowerment #awareness #phositivity #raredisease #pulmonaryhypertension #respiratoryhealth #breathing #patientrights ‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎

Studies have proven that Pulmonary Rehabilitation is a highly effective treatment in enhancing the respiratory function and overall well-being of individuals with COPD. However, providing access to this critical support is becoming increasingly challenging. Less than 2% of eligible individuals receive the care they need due to a lack of transportation and growing treatment costs. Wellinks is revolutionizing the delivery of pulmonary rehab through virtual care, empowering members to lead their best lives from anywhere in the world. What does this look like in practice? Greater control of symptoms, in-depth health insights, and substantial cost savings for those responsible for managing COPD care. By expanding access to virtual care, those with COPD can improve their overall quality of life and prevent additional health complications. For more information, visit www.Wellinks.com.

>> Titrating PEEP in ARDS ~ Positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) titration in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) involves finding a balance between alveolar recruitment and overdistention. ~ The goal is to improve oxygenation and alveolar recruitment while limiting hyperinflation and the risk of ventilator-induced lung injury. Follow for more ~ Dr. Mukesh Kumar #respiratorycare #criticalcare #icu #emergencymedicine #health #study #respiratorytherapy

This week’s focus is on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and the invaluable support that home healthcare can provide. COPD, a chronic lung condition affecting 11.7 million Americans, leads to airflow limitation and breathing symptoms, with a higher prevalence among women and devastating implications on emergency room visits and urgent care. Referring COPD patients to home care offers significant benefits, including disease management, reduced ER visits, fall risk mitigation, and enhanced treatment plan adherence. Key services for COPD patients encompass occupational therapy focusing on energy conservation, home safety, and O2 management, as well as physical therapy for balance, strengthening, and fall risk reduction. Addressing crucial considerations, healthcare providers are encouraged to assess patients’ mobility, fall incidents, O2 management, and respiratory equipment challenges to ensure safe and effective care at home. Supporting COPD patients without caregivers underscores the importance of ensuring their well-being and safety in the home setting. #COPD #HomeHealthcare #PatientCare #AllHeartHomeCare

In those patients that still have COPD exacerbations due to acute hypercapnic respiratory failure…. “NIV could be the push that allows the patient to get through the exacerbation without crashing - that is, developing fatigue, respiratory failure, and requiring hospital admission.” Learn about LUISA’s NIV capability at www.movair.com/luisa Ankjaergaard, K. et al. , Long-Term NIV Reduces Readmissions in COPD Patients with Two or More Episodes of Acute Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure, European Clinical Respiratory Journal 2016. #Ventilation #RespiratoryTherapist #ventilator #COPDMonth

Why do 1 in 4 people with chronic kidney disease “crash” into dialysis? In our latest episode of #KidneyHealthConnections, RN Care Manager Emily Morey shares her personal experience supporting patients living with kidney disease and how early intervention, personalized education, and wraparound support can increase optimal starts to improve outcomes and quality of life. Listen to Emily’s eye-opening stories and insights here: https://lnkd.in/evrBsgdT

Vascular Wellness supports Patient-Centric Care for all those dealing with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Having a Vascular Access Expert who can place a life-saving Vascath at the bedside, enabling prompt hemodialysis, is always a critical component of a treatment plan and medical team. Nursed-Placed Dialysis Catheters at the bedside allow for faster treatment and preserve the patient's veins, not only improving patient outcomes but the patient experience as well. Being able to serve the vascular access needs of virtually every patient is what sets us apart as true Vascular Access Experts. Learn more about our vascular access expertise in placing Dialysis Catheters: https://lnkd.in/epgZ6wZD The RIGHT LINE | The RIGHT TIME | The FIRST TIME... RIGHT AWAY #kidneyhealthforall #kidneydisease #renalfailure #dialysis #dialysiscatheter #vascularaccess #vascularaccessnurse #permcath #vascath

#Incentive_spirometry is a valuable tool for promoting lung expansion, improving respiratory muscle strength, and preventing atelectasis (lung collapse) in patients with tracheostomies. 1. Improved Lung Function: 2. Prevention of Atelectasis: 3. Strengthening Respiratory Muscles: 4. Facilitating Secretion Clearance: 5. Promoting Patient Engagement: 6. Enhancing Recovery and Rehabilitation: