Occupational Therapy in Acute Care, 2nd Edition, written collaboratively by occupational therapists with acute care and teaching experience and edited by Helene Smith-Gabai, PhD, OTR/L, BCPR, and Suzanne E. Holm, OTD, OTR/L, BCPR, is designed for practitioners working in a hospital setting and others seeking to learn more about this important but often overlooked area of practice. Illustrated chapters offer an understanding of the various bodily systems, common conditions, diseases, procedures, and typical medical management and how they relate to occupational therapy practice. Chapter 9, by Kerry Clark, OT, provides the fundamental information needed to understand the valuable role of the occupational therapy practitioner in the ICU, and it is intended to be a resource for safer and more effective occupational therapy intervention in the ICU (even though it cannot replace the necessary hands-on training with experienced interdisciplinary staff). The chapter reviews clinical vital sign monitoring, specialized ICU equipment, medications, and diagnoses specific to the ICU. It also addresses evaluation, goal setting, and treatment planning specific to the ICU setting.
ISBN: 978-1-56900-560-6
20 pages
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