CARDIOPULMONARY
DYSFUNCTIONS
DEFINITION:
Conditions that affect
cardio (heart) and
pulmonary (lungs) systems
Congenital and/or
acquired conditions that
affect a child’s health and
ability to participate in
occupations
CYSTIC FIBROSIS
Highly prevelant inherited condition
Leads to the production of thick and viscuous
secretions accumilating in the lungs
Therapy requirements:
1. Pulmonary therapy
2. Inhalation therapy
3. Chest physical therapy
4. Nutritional therapy
DYSRHYTMIAS
Irregular cardiac rhythms
1. Bradydysrhythmia:
Abnormally slow heart rate
2. Tachydysrhythmia:
Abnormally fast heart rate
3. Conduction disturbances
CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE
1. Patent ductus arteriousis:
Leads to heart failure and inadequate oxygenation to the brain
2. Atrial septal defects (ASD):
Opening in septum between the left and right atrial chambers
Poor exercise tolerance
Small size for child’s age
3. Ventricular septal defects:
Opening in the muscular or membranous part of the
ventricular septum
Feeding problems
Shortness of breath
Increased persperation
Fatigue during physical activity
ASTHMA
Chronic inflammatory disorder
May be an inherited trait from family
member
Exposure to certain materials may
trigger an attack
Teach child to manage condition
Education on stress management on
slow controlled breathing exercises
NEONATAL RESPIRATORY
PROBLEMS
Causes:
1. Prematurity
2. Aspiration
3. Malformation of respiratory system
4. CNS damage
Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS): Common at
birth