Objectives
Given case scenarios, attendee will be able to:
1. Describe pneumonia types and the associated symptoms
2. Cite Rehab actions to treat then resume the existing plan of care
3. Use documentation tipes to prevent denials
Expanded Course Contents
Review of the Lung "Tree" and Normal Defense Mechanisms
Pathophysiology of Pneumonia
How to Find It
How to Track Its Progress: When is it "gone"?
Auscultation: Abnormal Lung Sounds
Principles of Vibration and Sound
Audio of Lung Sounds
Theories Behind Abnormal Lung Sounds
Surface Chest Wall Landmarks Review
Meet Chester..........
Cough Clearance and Chest PT Techniques
Videos: Flutter, PEP Therapy, Acapella units
Alternatives to Conventional Chest PT
Patient Education Necessities
Documentation Tips for Evaluation, Goals and Plan of Care
Case Studies
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