WHY REHABILITATION OF THE STROKE PATIENT?
Dear nurses,
Updated 8/26Did you know that the stroke patient may require
ICU care, PT/OT and Rehabilitation?
Learn more about the stroke patient
by clicking on the link:
Stroke assessment
and enjoy learning.
Rehabilitation is a necessity for patients who
have sustained injuries of one kind of another.
Depending on the nature of the injury and the
diagnosis, therapy will be ordered by the doctor.
have sustained injuries of one kind of another.
Depending on the nature of the injury and the
diagnosis, therapy will be ordered by the doctor.
The duration of therapy will depend on the severity
of damage and the patient's ability to make progress.
Speech, physical occupational or therapy may be ordered.
of damage and the patient's ability to make progress.
Speech, physical occupational or therapy may be ordered.
Learn more: Stroke prevention
Above is an example of a patient who had bilateral
amputations. She is receiving physical therapy and
instructions about how to use a prosthesis and gain
independence.
Enjoy watching the video: Why Therapy
Learn more about the effect of stroke on the
cranial nerves :
cranial nerves :
Learn more about: The Braden scale
posted by Margaret at
10:36 AM
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