Hey ,

We've had CEO sessions in the clinic, in the home, at school, but this is our first one in the PICU. I am so thrilled that we can use CEO to support your clinical practice wherever and however you need that support.

This CEO session was another amazing session with Mary Massery, working with Nicole and a 2-year-old with surfactant deficiency (ABCA3). Tracheostomy and ventilator-dependent with air trapping and chronic hypoxemia/hypercapnia, low muscle tone and developmental delays.

Here's a few things you'll want to check out from this session:

• Visual observation of breathing patterns
• Assessment of paradoxical breathing
• Positioning for optimal breathing mechanics
• Manual stabilization techniques
• How to introduce an abdominal binder in a medically complex child

+ so much more

Chapters

07:49 Understanding Lung Conditions and Challenges

12:10 Assessment of Breathing and Comfort

14:11 Hands-on Techniques for Breathing Support

17:46 Positioning and Support Strategies

21:12 Breathing Techniques and Exercises

21:47 Understanding Rib Movement and Mechanics

24:05 Impact of Breathing on Development

28:31 Connection Between Gl and Respiratory Health

40:28 Introducing the abdominal binder

42:20 Discussion on Supportive Equipment

53:15 Long-term Health Considerations

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Things to Remember

• Prioritize breathing mechanics before developmental interventions
• Assess response to interventions through vital signs and breathing patterns
• Understand the impact of respiratory effort on eye contact, hand use etc.
• Address spinal alignment early to prevent long-term musculoskeletal issues

Sit down and be inspired!

Warm regards,

Mindy

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