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Lupus Pericarditis (Physical Therapy Evaluation (Outcome measures (6…

- - - - L sided pleural effusion
    - - CRP
      - Complete Blood Count
        
        Consider Anemia
- - - - 3 sets of 10 isotonic exercises
  - - - 30-50 minute sessions of aerobic training via walking, swimming, or cycling at 60% VO2 max 3x/week. (Tench et al, 2003)
  - - - Pt has supportive family and was living at home and should be safe and capable of returning to her pervious lifestyle after medically managing acute lupus pericarditis
  - - - Low glycemic Diet
      - Lower Calorie Diet (not for this pt, however most SLE patients are overweight/obese).
      - Vit. D supplement
    - - Stress can induce flare-ups associated with SLE. (Goodman et al, 2009
      - Relaxation tape 30 minutes 3x/week in dark room resulted in increased relaxation via self-report measures
        (Tench et al, 2003)
  - - - R Sidelying
- - - - 3 children
      - Husband(contractor)
      - 2 story home
- - - - Patients with hospital stays are provided anti-inflammatory drugs corresponding to the severity: corticosteroids for more severe cases and NSAIDs for less severe
        
        Physical Therapy in the acute setting is consistent with maintaining mobility through ambulation and ther-ex, proper positioning(limiting supine), breathing exercises, chest physical therapy and education on lifestyle modifications to prevent recurrence.