Early Management of Neurological Conditions & Early Mobilisation

Question 1

ICP normal =

Answer 1

0 - 15 mmHg

Question 2

CPP =

Answer 2

CPP = MAP - ICP

Question 3

MAP normal =

Answer 3

60 - 80

Question 4

PCWP normal =

Answer 4

2 - 12

Question 5

CO norm?

CI norm?

Answer 5

CO = 4 - 7L
CI = 2.5 - 4L

Question 6

What do the UK guidelines state for early mobilisation in neurological populations?

Answer 6

Recommended -> “as much as patient is willing and able to tolerate”

Question 7

How will a tilt table / standing frame aid mobilisation?

Answer 7

• Prevents osteopenia & muscle atrophy
• Promotes normal cardiovascular and autonomic responses
• Promotes normal postural tone, proprioception, and maintain range and alignment of joints

Question 8

How might record their mobility ability?

Answer 8

Trunk Control Test

[rolling to weak side; rolling to strong side; sitting up from lying; sitting balance]

OR

Modified Rivermead Mobility Index

Question 9

Progressive Resistance Exercises has ___ grade evidence for mobilisation in neurological populations

Answer 9

B grade evidence

Question 10

Communication during the early mobilisation period can include

Answer 10

doctors, nurses, radiology, occupational therapists, speech language therapists

Question 11

CPP normal?

Answer 11

80 - 100mmHg

Min = 60 - 70