Ace Your Cardiovascular/ Pulmonary & Lymphatic Systems Classes and Exams with Picmonic: #1 Visual Mnemonic Study Tool for Physical Therapist (PT) Students
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Bundle of His Signals Purkinje Fibers to Contract Ventricles
Tricuspid Valve Closes
Pulmonary Valve Opens
Mitral Valve Closes
Aortic Valve Opens
2 mins
Hemoglobin
Hemoglobin Has Four Iron Hemes
Lots Of Hemoglobin In Red Blood Cells
High O2 Levels Increase O2 Binding
High Temperature Reduces O2 Binding
High CO2 Levels Reduce O2 Binding
Low pH Reduces O2 Binding
Myoglobin Binds Oxygen in Muscle
2 mins
Clotting Overview
Characteristics
Endothelial Cells are Damaged
Platelets Respond to Exposed Collagen and Stick
Platelets Release Recruiting Factors
More Platelets are Attracted
Soluble Fibrinogen Turns to Insoluble Fibrin
Fibrin Seals the Clot
Clot Dissolves
Liver Produces Clotting Factors
2 mins
Lymphatics
Characteristics
Recycles 10% of Interstitial Fluid
Transport Large Lipids from Lacteals
Unidirectional Valves
Lymph Nodes Filter Lymph
WBCs Monitor Lymph for Pathogens
Merge with Veins
2 mins
MET Levels
Metabolic Equivalent
MET Levels
MET Levels 1.0-1.4
Bedrest
MET Levels 1.4-2.0
Sitting Up in Chair
MET Levels 2.0-3.0
Seated Warm Shower
MET Levels 3.0-3.5
Standing Warm Shower
MET Levels 3.5-4.0
Golfing
MET Levels 4.0-10
High-Impact Aerobics
Considerations
Cardiac Rehabilitation
3 mins
Phases of Cardiac Rehabilitation
Scores
MET Levels
Phase 1
Acute Phase
Assessment
Education
Discharge
Goals
Phase 2
Outpatient Phase
Reinforcing Phase 1
Ergonomic Approach
Phase 3
Community Based
Therapy Settings and Cardiac Rehab
Acute Care
Long-Term Acute Care
Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF)
Independent Living
5 mins
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