Respiratory health is crucial after disorders of consciousness, as it can impact overall recovery and quality of life. Whether improving breathing function, maintaining airway clearance, or managing respiratory equipment, understanding the various approaches and techniques available can help optimize respiratory health.
In this section
- Breathing treatments and exercises: Treatments and exercises to improve respiratory function.
- Cleaning equipment: Proper techniques for cleaning respiratory equipment to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- Diaphragm pacing system: How diaphragm pacing systems can help improve breathing.
- Breathing before injury: How breathing function typically works before injury and how it may change after injury.
- Suctioning techniques: Suctioning techniques for clearing airways and maintaining respiratory health.
- Tracheostomy care: Steps for caring for a tracheostomy to ensure proper airway management.
- Ventilator management: Strategies for managing ventilators to support breathing and respiratory function.