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.
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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Patient #1: Mary
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Intervention methods with this stroke survivor include scapular mobilization, two-person sit to stand, lower extremity facilitation, compensation for visual field deficits and methods used to encourage longer sitting tolerance in low level patients.
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Observation of a Patient Assessment
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Observe a therapist perform an initial assessment. This video helps ‘pull it all together’ and begin the clinical reasoning process in order to determine the patient’s key problem areas.
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ICF: International Classification of Functioning, Disability & Health
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Components of the ICF model provide a foundation for this program. The ICF is useful to therapists because it identifies and addresses specific impairments that affect a person’s level of functional activity.
