Effectual Physiotherapy Treatment in a 16 Year Old Case of Atrial Septal Defect- A Single Case Study
Shreya Daga
Department of Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha (Pin Code: 442001), Maharashtra, India.
Rashmi Walke *
Department of Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha (Pin Code: 442001), Maharashtra, India.
Pallavi R. Bhakaney
Department of Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha (Pin Code: 442001), Maharashtra, India.
. Vishnuvardhan
Department of Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha (Pin Code: 442001), Maharashtra, India.
Ruhi Kumbhare
Department of Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha (Pin Code: 442001), Maharashtra, India.
Moli Jain
Department of Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha (Pin Code: 442001), Maharashtra, India.
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Abstract
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.
Keywords: Atrial septal defect, congenital heart defect, physical rehabilitation