Title: Special Equipment and Environments
Course: PHT 1200C Basic Patient Care > Section: Module 7

Introduction

In this module we will be learning about special equipment and special environments you will encounter in physical therapy practice. Topics covered will include but are not limited to equipment and its’ precautions for special patient needs and required precautions, the Intensive Care Unit and other special care units. We will also cover many key terms associated with these patients and equipment.

Objectives

In this module students will:

- Review concepts and describe special equipment and environments such as intensive care units in the hospital
- Review and describe the various types of equipment used in hospital settings including, but not limited to specialized beds, ventilators, vital sign monitors, feeding devices, urinary catheters, and oxygen therapy systems
- Practice and build upon previous learned skills involving bed mobility, transfers, and ambulation incorporating the use of oxygen tanks, urinary catheters, and IVs
- Identify and recognize abnormal response to interventions and appropriate responses
- Identity and recognize when changes in patient medical status requires consult with the supervising physical therapist

Readings and Resources

Chapter 10 Special Equipment and Patient Care Environments

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Assignments

- Complete readings
- Review the posted lecture materials
- Post and reply to Discussion 6
- Complete Weekly Lab Acitivities 7
- Complete and submit Quiz 7
- Submit Environmental Assessment Assignment