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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