Early Rehabilitation in Stroke-Intensive Care Unit

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In this blog, after giving information about physical and mental problems that stroke patients may encounter during their stay in critical care units, physiotherapy methods and their effects on these problems will be explained.

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What is the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and why are you staying here?

The intensive care unit (ICU) is a special hospital department in which patients with life-threatening conditions are treated and monitored. It is also called the critical care unit (CCU) or intensive therapy unit (ITU). Patients with a severe critical illness are admitted to intensive care units in order to maintain vital functions, reduce mortality and prevent morbidity with specialised equipment.

You can find more information in the following blog posts.

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Ahmet Begde

Mar 26, 20203 min read

What might you experience during staying in intensive care unit?

Physical Experiences Your disease, stroke which is caused by a circulatory problem in the brain, can affect your walking, speaking,...

Ahmet Begde

Mar 26, 20202 min read

Why is physiotherapy essential in the intensive care unit?

Do you know that physiotherapy has important positive effects on both physical and mental problems that may result from critical illness...

Ahmet Begde

Mar 26, 20202 min read

Physiotherapy Approaches in Intensive Care Unit

Firstly, a physiotherapist qualified in intensive care unit rehabilitation visits you. Physiotherapists are healthcare professionals who...

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