Physiotherapy in intensive care examines the role of physiotherapy in managing patients who are critically ill. patients who need one or more organs support are usually managed in intensive care unit which is a specialized place in the hospital dedicated to care of critically ill patients. these patients range from patients with cardiopulmonary conditions to neurological cases to Renal and other categories.
important thing to note is the fact that this patients usually need close monitoring and or one or more organs support.
The place of physiotherapy in ICU;
PREHABILITATION/ SUPPORTIVE CARE
PROBLEM BASED PHYSIOTHERAPY DURING ICU ADMISSION
POST DISCHARGE ACURE REHABILITATION
It is important to note that despite the evolving direction of physiotherapy in ICU, optimization of cardiorespiratory status of the patient remains a central objective.
the requirement for this course or any physiotherapist in ICU is sound knowledge of cardiorespiratory anatomy and physiology and pathology, sound communication, assessment and clinical reasoning skill.
At the end of the course;
students will be able to understand and identify
Types of ICU
what mechanical ventilation is all about and the basis
Monitoring of the body systems, problems identification and physiotherapy interventions, physiotherapy management of work of breathing and different conditions seen the ICU
important thing to note is the fact that this patients usually need close monitoring and or one or more organs support.
The place of physiotherapy in ICU;
PREHABILITATION/ SUPPORTIVE CARE
PROBLEM BASED PHYSIOTHERAPY DURING ICU ADMISSION
POST DISCHARGE ACURE REHABILITATION
It is important to note that despite the evolving direction of physiotherapy in ICU, optimization of cardiorespiratory status of the patient remains a central objective.
the requirement for this course or any physiotherapist in ICU is sound knowledge of cardiorespiratory anatomy and physiology and pathology, sound communication, assessment and clinical reasoning skill.
At the end of the course;
students will be able to understand and identify
Types of ICU
what mechanical ventilation is all about and the basis
Monitoring of the body systems, problems identification and physiotherapy interventions, physiotherapy management of work of breathing and different conditions seen the ICU
- Teacher: Nse Odunaiya