Talking All Things Cardiopulm

<p>One word. Legacy. </p><p>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...

<p>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 /...

<p>Happy 100th episode of Talking All Things Cardiopulm! </p><p>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...

<p>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...

<p>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...

<p>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...

<p>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. </p><p>...

<p>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...

<p>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...

<p>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?</p><p>The concern lies in the...

<p>As the temperature drops across the country it is important to understand the impact the cold air will have on the cardiopulmonary system. Similar to pipes in a house, the cold affects both the pipes in the lungs and...

<p>Leaving the last day of 2024 with a little spice. Since most of this audience is PTs, PTAs and PT(A) students, I just want to remind us to value what we do. Stand up for your skill set, educate others on the benefits...

<p>Review of the literature brings us an article from Japan, evaluating diaphragm and chest wall excursion in four different positions in healthy adults. Dynamic MRI was utilized for excursion measurements throughout...

<p>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...

<p>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...