Therapeutic Intervention in the ICU
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Observe an entire treatment session with a stroke survivor, post craniotomy, in the ICU. Learn how to prepare the patient and the environment for intervention.
Observe an entire treatment session with a stroke survivor, post craniotomy, in the ICU. Learn how to prepare the patient and the environment for intervention.
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Introduction to the ICU
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The initial assessment and early intervention of a stroke survivor often begins in the intensive care unit (ICU). This video describes how to initiate working effectively within the complex environment of the ICU.
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Co-Treatment in the ICU
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Topics include: determining the role of each therapist, identifying treatment goals of PT and OT, bed mobility and transfers with the maximum assistance of two, ADLs, and documentation to reduce duplication of services.
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Managing Equipment in the ICU
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Managing the equipment in the ICU can be overwhelming. This video describes how therapists work within the specific guidelines of equipment including ventilators, EKG telemetry monitors, ventriculostomies, pulse oximeters, central lines and catheters
