European Cystic Fibrosis Society

Physiotherapy Short Course

Airway Clearance Course

15-16 June 2010 - Moderator: Maggie McIlwaine

Instructors:   Brenda Button 
  Jean Chevaillier 
  Filip Van Ginderdeuren 
  Louise Lannefors 
  Maggie McIlwaine 

DAY 1. Tuesday June 15th 2010.  08:30 to 17:00

1.  Introduction
2.  Respiratory physiology  - Jean Chevaillier

Coffee Break

3.  Active Cycle of Breathing Technique - Maggie McIlwaine 
4.  Autogenic Drainage - Jean Chevaillier

Lunch

5. Positive Expiratory Pressure Mask – High pressure PEP - Oscillating PEP devices – Flutter, Acapella - Brenda Button.
6. Exercise and inhalations - Louise Lannefors

Coffee Break

7. Other considerations: HFCWO, IPV & NIV - Maggie McIlwaine and Filip Van Ginderdeuren

DAY 2.  Wednesday June 16th 2010.  08:30 to 12:00

Small practical group sessions.
Review of each technique with practice on each other.
Application of the techniques to the individual patient.

Leaders:  Jean Chevaillier 
  Filip Van Ginderdeuren 
  Louise Lannefors 
  Brenda Button 
  Maggie McIlwaine