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Airway Clearance/Hyperinflation Therapy, Non-Pharmacological — Early Mobility — Clinical Pathway: ICU

Airway Clearance/Hyperinflation Therapy, Non-Pharmacological Clinical Pathway — ICU and Inpatient

Early Mobility

Is the patient at functional mobility baseline?
Yes
No
Has the patient had a prolonged hospital stay or medical Dx with higher risk of mobility impairment?
No
  • What activities can/should I help this patient participate in?*
    • OOB to chair/wheelchair/stroller
    • Transition bed into chair mode
    • Ambulate within room or hallway
    • Participate in ADLs
    • Age-appropriate play
    • Developmental play on crib surface/floor mat
    • Involve Child Life
    • Involve dance/movement therapy
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  • *Pending medical stability and baseline mobility level.
No
Does this patient require skilled therapy services?
Yes
Has it affected the patient’s baseline mobility level?
Yes
No
Yes
Does this patient require skilled therapy services?
Yes
No
  • Consider consulting appropriate therapy services:
    • OT, PT, and/or SLP depending on identified impairments
  • Consider consulting appropriate therapy services:
    • OT, PT, and/or SLP depending on identified impairments
 

 

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