Cardiac Conditons
This condition requires replacing occluded coronary arteries with grafts or veins from other body parts.
What is a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)?
This genetic condition is characterized by increased production of thick mucus which blocks the airways for breathing.
What is Cystic Fibrosis?
This condition is caused by the heart being able to pump blood effectively.
What is CHF?
This permanent and progressive condition is due to thickened airways that damage the alveolar walls, making breathing difficult.
What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
These factors include smoking, obesity and long term stress.
What are modifiable risk factors?
This condition is characterized by shortness of breath, fever and chills due to use of a specific product.
What is EVALI (e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury)?
This medication is commonly prescribed post-surgically to prevent blood clots.
What are anticoagulants?
Name the 3 P's which describe this group of techniques.
What is pace, plan and prioritize of energy conservation techniques?
This is the most common vein used in a CABG.
A client is breathless during your session. Name the steps to ensure safety.
What is stop the activity and monitor vital signs?