Discussion Lung Mechanics and the Future

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Overview

In this week's discussion board, you will review the article linked below, plus one additional journal article and summarize the key findings, limitations and application in a clinical setting. You are encouraged to reflect on your local context on how you conduct pulmonary measurements routinely to support a patient's pulmonary mechanics and lung function.

Instructions (Recommended order)

1. (By Monday) Review the rubric for this assignment, the late assignment policy, netiquette guidelines, and the associated learning objectives.
2. (By Tuesday) Read the following studies, paying particular attention to the findings and hypothesis: 1) Future Direction of Lung Function Testing in COPDLinks to an external site., 2) Advanced in Lung Function AssessmentLinks to an external site.
3. (By Tuesday) Identify at least one additional applicable journal article.
4. (By Wednesday, 23:59 EST of week 1) Post your initial response which should include the following:
   1. A summary of the findings and hypothesis of the two articles.
   2. Identification of at least one additional applicable journal article, including an identification of limitations, if applicable.
   3. Describe how COPD exacerbation influences the mechanics to ventilate.
   4. Describe the conditions that remodel the lung for COPD patient's functional volumes and capacities.
   5. A mention of your own practice to assess lung mechanics and function in your local context
   6. A mention of concepts that challenged you within the reading material.
5. (by 23:59 EST Sunday of Week 1) Reply to the initial posts of two classmates with each response being at least 100 words.

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Learning Objectives:

• Learners will describe the forces related to the mechanics of ventilation. (CO2,3,4)
• Learners will differentiate the volumes and capacities of the lung. (CO1,2,3,4)

Grading Rubric : This rubric was created using the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) CRITICAL THINKING VALUE Rubric. Retrieved from the AACU website.