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Pediatric Rehabilitation

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Early Mobilization/Rehabilitation in the Intensive Care Unit

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SPECIAL SYMPOSIUM: Pediatric Award Lectureship: Optimizing Recovery: The Critical Role of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine and Therapies in Acute Care Settings S12

Saturday, November 2, 2024
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM  
Location:  ROOM: De La Salle REGION: Tower Lobby Level >>> DIRECTIONS: From ACRM Registration desk, face the elephants and turn right. Proceed past the lobby elevators and turn right to enter the West Wing. Proceed down the corridor and turn right. De La Salle is on the right.

In recent years, the integration of pediatric rehabilitation medicine and therapies in acute care settings has emerged as a pivotal aspect of enhancing the overall well-being and recovery of young patients. Pediatric rehabilitation physicians serve as orchestrators of comprehensive care, particularly in ICU settings. Their expertise extends beyond the traditional scope of medical care, as they collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to assess and address the unique needs of pediatric patients facing acute and complex medical conditions. This lecture aims to provide a comprehensive exploration of the pivotal roles played by rehabilitation physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists in optimizing outcomes for pediatric patients in acute care settings. Through an interdisciplinary lens, the lecture will highlight the collaborative efforts that contribute to enhancing the overall well-being and recovery of young patients facing acute and complex medical conditions.

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Learning Objectives:

  • Recognize the crucial role of pediatric rehabilitation in ICU and acute care as well as its impact on the overall well-being and recovery of young patients.
  • Define the unique responsibilities of rehabilitation physicians as coordinators of comprehensive care in ICU and acute care settings, recognizing their holistic approach and contributions to assessing diverse patient needs.
  • Identify the impact of physical and occupational therapists, recognizing their crucial contributions in preventing complications related to immobility and implementing evidence-based interventions to enhance pediatric mobility and function.
  • Discuss the evaluation and management of communication disorders by speech language pathologists in pediatric patients as well as recognizing their contributions in facilitating safe nutrition through addressing feeding and swallowing challenges.
  • Summarize key takeaways, emphasizing the importance of a patient-centered approach in pediatric rehabilitation to deepen their understanding and explore practical applications in pediatric healthcare.
Disclosure(s):
Simra Javaid, D.O.: No financial relationships to disclose
Rajashree Srinivasan, MBBS: No financial relationships to disclose
Sabrina C. Filoteo, MA, CCC-SLP: No financial relationships to disclose