O2 Saturation

Stassi is administering neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) to improve quadriceps strength following knee surgery. The patient reports that the stimulation feels uncomfortable as the current is delivered. Stassi would like to maintain a strong therapeutic muscle contracti ...  Show more

Inez is receiving physical therapy in the acute cardiac unit following an acute coronary event. During treatment, the physical therapist observes a new telemetry change characterized by progressive PR interval lengthening followed by a dropped QRS complex. The patient denies any ...  Show more

* Focused Physical Exam * Tachypnea and Hypoxemia * Able to speak in complete sentences * Accessory muscle use/retractions * Moving air or quiet on auscultation * Basic Treatment Algorithm * Albuterol Inhaler * Albuterol/Ipratropium Nebulized (Duoneb) * Steroids * IV Magnesium * ...  Show more

Educational Pearls:

Physiologic stimulation of ventilation occurs through changes in levels of:

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Deep breathing and techniques 

Today’s case features a young man presenting with shortness of breath and exercise-induced oxygen desaturation. The discussion delves into some genetic causes of lung disease.