Open AccessEffectual Physiotherapy Treatment in a 16 Year Old Case of Atrial Septal Defect- A Single Case Study
Author(s) -
S. Daga,
Rashmi Walke,
Pallavi Bhakaney,
. Vishnuvardhan,
Ruhi Kumbhare,
Moli Jain
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of pharmaceutical research international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2456-9119
DOI - 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i57b34041
Subject(s) - medicine , rehabilitation , presentation (obstetrics) , retraining , intervention (counseling) , physical therapy , cardiology , surgery , nursing , international trade , business
Background: Paediatric cardiac surgeries have an immense survival rate and rehabilitation plays a major role in such cases. Many patients are diagnosed with septal defects or valve defects at birth which come sunder cardiac surgeries.
Case Presentation: This is a case of 16 year old boy who had atrial septal defect and underwent atrial septal defect closure.
Investigations: 2D echocardiography revealed atrial septal defect.
Management: Physiotherapy intervention included patient education, breathing retraining, airway clearance techniques, positioning, and psychological support and mobility program. Outcome measures have shown enhancement in functional independence and performance of activities of daily living.
Conclusion: The evidence from this study suggest that paediatric cardiac rehabilitation found to play a pivotal role in managing a patient who had atrial septal defect.