Monday - today's workshop and lab today was about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD), causes, symptoms, how it is assessed and treated and so on. In the lab we practised using a spirometer (measures lung capacity for inhalation), peak flow meter for exhalation and pulse oximetry. We measured our own stats, I did very well on inhalation – got up to the max, and we also had a go at measuring our pulses and oxygen levels before and straight after exercise (running up and down the stairs.
I also met with my team for about an hour and we discussed what we are going to do for our group assignment for Community Nursing. We have decided to do an education project which is aimed at 12-15 year olds and can be presented in schools to raise their awareness and motivation regarding health behaviours, specifically to prevent obesity and the related morbidities like cardiovascular disease and diabetes. My section will focus on the importance of getting the right amount of sleep and stress management. Then we will also do an oral presentation (aimed at this audience) about diet.
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