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Ventilator Part 2: Self Care at Edge of Bed
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While on a ventilator, this 67-year-old patient, sits at the edge of the bed as occupational therapy introduces adaptive equipment to assist in dressing. Heart rate and oxygen saturation levels are measured.
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Ventilator Part 3: Sit to Stand at Edge of Bed
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Treatment continues bedside for this 67-year-old patient on a ventilator. Physical therapy works on sit to stand and marching in place in order to increase tolerance to activity.
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Hoyer Lift Transfer with Assistance of 2
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The therapist and rehab aide carefully transfer a patient from her bed to her wheelchair using a Hoyer Lift. Her sitting tolerance is extremely limited and sudden movements can be painful.
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The Medically Complex Patient: Observations of Low Blood Pressure
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Prior to initiating treatment, this patient's blood pressure is taken in the therapy gym at a skilled nursing facility. Observe the response of the patient, therapy assistant and her supervising therapist as events unfold.
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Spinal Stenosis, 3 months Post Surgery: Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Discuss Patient Progress
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Jan Davis interviews the PT and OT re: Dr. T, an 83 year-old pathologist with a diagnosis of spinal stenosis. The PT and OT discuss his history, his progress since the time of admission, what his status is today and discharge planning.
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Spinal Stenosis, 3 months Post Surgery: Sit to Stand
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Dr. T, an 83 year-old pathologist with a diagnosis of spinal stenosis, spinal fusion and laminectomy of C3-C7, works on sit to stand in physical therapy. The therapist gives assistance and verbal cues. He has been an inpatient at the SNF for 8 weeks.
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Spinal Stenosis, 3 months Post Surgery: Ambulation 1
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Dr. T, an 83 year-old pathologist with a diagnosis of spinal stenosis, spinal fusion and laminectomy of C3-C7, ambulates in physical therapy with the aide of a platform walker. The therapist gives assistance and verbal cues.
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Spinal Stenosis, 3 months Post Surgery: Ambulation 2 with Ankle Weight
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A physical therapy supervisor observes Dr. T, an 83 year-old pathologist with spinal stenosis, during ambulation training and discusses with his PT possible modifications. Observe any changes in gait when a weight is applied to his right ankle.
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Spinal Stenosis, 3 months Post Surgery: ADLs During Breakfast
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Dr. T, an 83 year-old pathologist with a diagnosis of spinal stenosis, spinal fusion and laminectomy of C3-C7, has been an inpatient at the SNF for 8 weeks. Self-feeding is assessed and recommendations are made, including the use of modified utensils
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Spinal Stenosis, 3 months Post Surgery: Balloon Toss
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Dr. T is an 83 year-old pathologist with a diagnosis of spinal stenosis. Although this treatment is a nonfunctional activity, it is useful in observing specific weakness of the right and left upper extremities at the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand.
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Spinal Stenosis, 3 months Post Surgery: Speech Therapy Assessment of Vocalization
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The speech pathologist assesses breath support, breath control and vocalization in order to work on Dr. T's personal goal of using a laptop computer and presenting before large audiences.
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