Assistive Devices
What is this assistive Device?
Rolling Walker
What is E.M.'s assistance level?
Independent
How many stages of wounds are there?
Which member of the PT Team played hockey growing up?
Rylie!
Small based quad cane
Staff should be no more than one arms reach away from the patient!
What body parts are the most susceptible to developing a pressure ulcer?
Bony prominences e.g. occiput, spinous processes, sacrum***, olecranon processes, heels, etc.
Which member of the PT team has worked as both a landscaper and a painter?
Dyamond!
Name the assistive device
Tilt in Space Manual Wheelchair
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!
What is Mr. Sam's assistance level?
Contact Guard Assistance
Name three risk factors for the development of pressure ulcers
Decreased mobility, diabetes, impaired sensation, altered mental status, ataxia/impaired coordination, poor nutrition, poor hydration, age, cardiovascular disease, peripheral vascular disease,
Name at least 3 members of the PT team who played a collegiate sport (and their sport!)
Megan & Kendall - Softball
David - Track & Field
Chris - Football
Michelle - Swimming
Name the assistive device
Loffstrand crutches (or forearm crutches)
What is M.J.'s level of assistance?
Hint... Be specific
Standby Assistance with Direct handoff!
What is the recommendation for pressure relief of a patient who is at high risk for skin integrity impairments (e.g. Spinal Cord Injury)
1-2 minutes every 15 minutes
This is why we recommend 5 minutes out of each hour so as to achieve adequate pressure relief with minimal interruptions during your sessions!
Name the four members of the PT team who were born out of the United States, and state their birthplace.
Milena - Venezuela
Michelle - Scottland
Dami - Nigeria
Jose - Mexico
RIGHT Platform Rolling Walker
Mr. Brefo requires minimum assistance for ambulating with a small based quad cane within the clinic. How much assistance (%) is the staff providing versus the patient exerting?
Mr. Brefo - 75%
Staff - 25%
What are the three primary causes of pressure ulcers?
Shearing Forces
Friction
Moisture*
DAILY DOUBLE!! LJ
Name this Clinic Aide!
First and Last Name!
Afshin Motiie