Cardiopulmonary Therapy for the Rehab Professional

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Kirsten Davin, OTD, OTR/L, ATP, SMS, CAPS, CHSE, EMT-B, CFF-II Related seminars and products

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Dr. Kirsten Davin is a Clinical Associate Professor and Academic Fieldwork Coordinator in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program at Baylor University, where she has served since 2019. In this role, she leads the development and coordination of Level I and Level II fieldwork experiences within a hybrid educational model, collaborating extensively with clinical partners across the United States to support student learning and professional transition.

 

Dr. Davin is recognized for her leadership in hybrid and simulation-based occupational therapy education, with scholarly and pedagogical interests focused on clinical education innovation, student readiness for fieldwork, and the integration of technology—such as simulated electronic medical records—into occupational therapy curricula.

 

In addition to her academic role, Dr. Davin has an extensive history in continuing education and professional training. Since 2007, she has served as a national and international instructor with PESI, delivering thousands of live and virtual courses to interdisciplinary healthcare audiences. Her teaching spans acute care rehabilitation, ICU management, splinting, assistive technology, seating and positioning, and clinical decision-making for medically complex patients.

 

Clinically, Dr. Davin brings more than two decades of experience across a wide range of adult and older adult practice settings, including acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, home health, oncology, and complex mobility. Her expertise includes wheelchair seating and positioning, assistive technology, orthotics and splinting, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. She holds advanced certifications as an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) and Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS) through RESNA, as well as credentials as a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) and Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE), reflecting her commitment to both clinical excellence and educational innovation.

 

Dr. Davin’s teaching philosophy emphasizes the integration of functional, occupation-based practice with interdisciplinary collaboration and real-world clinical application.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Kirsten Davin maintains a private practice and has an employment relationship with Baylor University. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties with PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Kirsten Davin is a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association. the Illinois Occupational Therapy Association, and the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America.

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Objectives

1. Analyze the anatomical and physiological structures of the cardiopulmonary system, and the impact pathology and disease course have on mobility, function and independence.
2. Evaluate a variety of cardiopulmonary diagnoses and the impact the diagnosis has on patient function, activity tolerance and independence.
3. Appraise the critical elements of analysis and assessment in assessing and performing early mobilization with medically fragile cardiopulmonary patients.
4. Design a comprehensive treatment plan based on thorough patient assessment for patients who present with various cardiopulmonary diagnoses.
5. Determine the types and parameters of cardiac precautions associated with post-surgical cardiac intervention.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of at least two outcome tools available for assessment of the cardiopulmonary patient.
7. Assess the relationship METs have regarding activity, ADL performance and exercise prescription and the role METs play in the determination of therapeutic intervention.
8. Distinguish between the types of common ventilator settings and the correlation between each setting and the patient’s status.

Outline

• Fundamentals of cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology
• Impact of pathology and disease
• Current trends, incidence rates and hospital readmissions
• Gender differences in cardiac disease
• Benefits of exercise/activity vs. a sedentary lifestyle

• Assessment of the ICU, acute care, medically complex & post-surgical physical patient
• Objective tests -Borg, functional measures, walk tests, etc
• Development of the treatment plan and OT & PT goal development

CARDIOVASCULAR PATHOLOGY AND ITS IMPACT ON REHABILITATION

• Diagnoses- MI, Valvular Disease, Arrythmias, Chest Trauma, Chronic HTN, CHF, Substance Abuse
• Impact of diagnoses on functional mobility and independence
• Diagnostics and Therapeutic Testing/Assessment
  • TEE
  • Cardiac Cath
  • EKG
• Pharmacology considerations
• Intervention & Treatment
  • Following LVA
  • Pacemakers/AICDs
  • Wound Vacs
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Options
• Safe and successful transfers

PULMONARY PATHOLOGY AND ITS IMPACT ON REHABILITATION

• Diagnoses- COPD, Pulmonary Edema, Respiratory Failure, Pneumothorax, Pleural Effusions, Emphysema
• Pulmonary Outlook – Impact of smoking cessation, increase in vaping trends
• Impact of diagnoses on functional mobility and independence
• Diagnostics and Therapeutic Testing/Assessment
  • 6 Minute Walk Test
  • ABGs PFTs
  • YMCA 3 Minute Test
  • Pharmacology considerations
• Intervention & Treatment
  • Following LVRS
  • Ventilator Placement
  • Chest Tubes
  • Supplementary O2 devices
    • Ventilator
    • CPAP
    • BiPAP
    • Venturi Mask

LABS AND THEIR IMPACT ON THE PATIENT

• Cardiac Labs
  • Potassium
  • Hemoglobin
  • Sodium
  • Prothrombin Time
  • Anticoagulants
  • Glucose
  • & more

OUTCOME EXPECTATIONS, GOAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Short term vs. long term goal implementation
• When to bring the PT/OTR back for reassessment
• How determine appropriate goal development for the future

DISCHARGE PLANNING & CONTINUED INTERVENTION

• Discharge planning- Home vs intensive rehabilitation, skilled nursing, etc
• Home exercise programs, energy conservation techniques, work simplification

Target Audience

• Physical Therapists
• Physical Therapist Assistants
• Occupational Therapists
• Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Respiratory Care Practitioners and Therapists
• Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Specialists
• Physician Assistants
• Exercise Physiologists
• Nurse Practitioners
• Cardiac Nurses
• Rehabilitation Nurses
• Athletic Trainers