Managing deteriorating patients with a physiotherapy critical care outreach service: A mixed-methods study
Critical care outreach teams support ward staff to manage patients who are seriously ill or after discharge from the intensive care unit (ICU). Respiratory deterioration is a common reason for (re)admission to the ICU. Physiotherapists are health professionals with skills to address acute respiratory concerns. Experienced respiratory physiotherapists play a role in supporting junior clinicians, particularly in managing deteriorating patients on the ward.
Source: Australian Critical Care - Category: Nursing Authors: Leah A. Vegh, Alison M. Blunt, Laurelie R. Wishart, Elise M. Gane, Jennifer D. Paratz Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
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