WK7-PT Assessment and POC

Question 1

Compare and contrast consideration of care in acute post surgical care and inpatient rehab care of post amp. patients

Answer 1

acute: lines and tubes, post surgical dressing, lab values, hospital course, vital signs, until d/c from hospital

IRF: sub acute/acute, limb protection, edema control, functional mobility, preparation for prosthesis

Question 2

What are the goals of care in acute setting for post amp patients ?

Answer 2

pain control, ROM/positioning/muscle length, strengthening, wound healing, desensitization, begin functional mobility, patient education/support, equipment needs

Question 3

What are the goals for IRF sub acute post amp patients ?

Answer 3

limb shaping, skin care, ROM/strength, functional mobility w/o prosthetic, cardiovascular, patient education/support, functional independence to return to home environment.