Phase 1: Summary of Comments

Group 4: Thoracic Injuries

• Clinical algorithm for the management of NON INTUBATED patients following thoracic injuries
  
  
  • Subject 1 :Pain management
  • Subject 2 :Initiation of CPAP intervention
  • Subject 3 :The frequency of CPAP intervention
  • Subject 4 :Suggested physiotherapeutic management

Clinical algorithm for the management of NON INTUBATED patients following thoracic injuries

SUBJECT 1: Pain management

AGREEMENT: 1/4
DISAGREEMENT: 1/4
NO RESPONSE: 2/4

POSTED COMMENTS:

• Pain management is crucial in order to get the full cooperation of the patient.

• Pt should be encouraged to expectorate in the presence of secretions.

SUBJECT 2: Initiation of CPAP intervention

AGREEMENT: 2/4
DISAGREEMENT: 0/4
NO RESPONSE: 2/4

POSTED COMMENTS:

• It is important that the patient is conscious and can cooperate

SUBJECT 3: Frequency of CPAP intervention

AGREEMENT: 1/4
DISAGREEMENT: 1/4
NO RESPONSE: 2/4

POSTED COMMENTS:

• The frequency of the CPAP intervention should be judged on the blood gas status of the patient

SUBJECT 4: Suggested physiotherapeutic management

AGREEMENT: 1/4
DISAGREEMENT:1 /4
NO RESPONSE: 2/4

POSTED COMMENTS:

• It is important that there are no accumulation of secretions and that there is frequent deep breathing by DBE and activity. 2-4 times daily depending on the extent to which the patient themselves can contribute to the treatment

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