3. When Physiotherapist
is required
in ICU?
If ventilated patientdevelop
secretions
If patient unable toclear
airway secretion byhimself,
mainly post-extubation in
the ICU
If exudative consolidation
develops and difficulty in
clearingsecretions
If comorbidity like COPD,
cystic fibrosis, chronic
bronchitis, emphysema, ALS,
DMD present
For preventing complications
like DVT, pressure sores,
CRIMYNE
4. In-Patienton Mechanical
Ventilator
⢠Positioning â Pronepositioning / propped up (60 degree)
⢠ChestPhysiotherapy:
vibration, percussion(if D -Dimernormal)
intercostalstretch
⢠Limb Physiotherapy:
generallimb movementas muchas tolerated by the patient
⢠Active Mobilization (if possible, by pt)
5. Post Extubation in ICU
⢠Diaphragmatic breathing
⢠Pursed-Lip Breathing
⢠Alternate Nostril breathing
⢠Coughing Mechanism
⢠Suctioning
⢠Slow Deep breathing Exercise
⢠Postural drainage
If required
14. Fitness exercises
⢠You should aimto do fitness exercisefor 20-30minutes, 5
days eachweek.
⢠Some examplesof differenttypes of fitness exercisesare
describedbelow,but any activity that makesyou feel
moderatelyto almost severelybreathlesscan be counted
towards your fitness exercise.Time your fitness exerciseand
gradually build up the amount of time you canmanage.This
may be insmallincreasessuch asan additional 30seconds or
1 minute of activity. It may takea while to returnto the levelof
activity you werenormally able to do beforeyou became
unwell.
15.
16.
17. ⢠9. Walking
â Use a walking frame, crutches, or stick if needed â Choose a
route that is relatively flat
⢠Progressing this exercise:
â Increasing the speed or distance you walk, or if accessible
- include walkinguphill in your route
When you might choose this exercise: â If you can get outdoors to
exercise
18. ⢠10.Jogging orcycling
âOnlydojogging or cycling if itis medicallysafeforyou
⢠Whenyoumight choosethisexercise:
âIfwalking is notmakingyououtofbreathenough
âIfyoucould jog orcycle beforeyoubecame unwell
28. Phase 1 / Initial
Phase
For fiveminutes, walk at a pace where you can speak in full
sentences.
The goal is to walk for fiveminutes without stopping. Initially, you
may need to take breaks as needed until you can walk five minutes
continuously. If walkingis too difficult, try performing some light
marching in place, holding onto a counter for support if needed.
Walk 3-5 times per day
29. Phase 2 /
Intermediate
Phase
For10 minutes,walkat a pacewhereyoucan speak
infull sentences.
Thegoal isto walkfor 10minuteswithoutstopping.
Initially,youmayneed totakebreaks as needed until
youcan walk10minutescontinuously.
Walk2-3timesper day.
30. Phase 3 / Final
Phase
Endurance Activities
For 30-45 minutes, walkat a pace where you can speak in full sentences.
The goal is to walkat least 30 minutes without stopping. Initially, you may need to
take breaks as needed until you can walkat least 30 minutes continuously.
Start by walking on flat surfaces. As you progress and gainendurance, try
challenging yourself by walking on hills and inclines.
Walk five times per week.
31. Cool down
exercises
⢠Cool down exercises allow yourbody to return to normal beforestopping exercise. Yourcool
down should last approximately 5 minutes,and your breathing should be back to normalby
the end. Tryworkingthroughall these suggestions, but if youcannotmanage all the
exercises orstretches, do the ones that youcan.
32. Start with low pace
1. Walkingat a slowerpace or gently marchingon thespot, for approximately2minutes
2. Repeatthe warm-upexercisesto move your joints; thesecan be done insitting or standing