Henry Ford Rehab: Lines, Tubes, Drains, & Specialty Tests in Acute Care

Course Description: Providing rehabilitation services in acute care is known to be influenced by the patient’s environment and their medical needs. Therapists working in acute care need a strong understanding of the importance of various lines & drains in order to safely provide care that maintains the integrity of necessary medical devices. In addition, therapists should understand common medical procedures and how the patient may be impacted after procedures are performed. This course will provide an overview of lines, tubes, & drains commonly encountered by therapists working in acute care, and the impact on therapy evaluation and intervention. Medical tests and procedures with common post-procedure restrictions and mobility considerations will also be reviewed.

Objectives

1. Identify 3 barriers to the provision of rehabilitation services related to the acute care environment
2. Describe 3 medical or surgical procedures that result in patient mobility restrictions

Presenter: Dhanmeet Singh, PT, DPT graduated as a University Meritorious Student in September 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) located in India and has over 17 years’ experience as a physical therapist spanning acute care, outpatient, and home care. In her capacity of Principle Investigator, Dhanmeet initiated several research projects in collaboration with Henry Ford Hospital Head and Neck Cancer surgeons including: effect of head and neck cancer dissection surgery on shoulder and neck joints and muscles; impact of including physical therapy assessments in pre-surgical clinic to improve functional and quality of life outcomes, and Axogen nerve study and its effects on shoulder impairments in patients with head and neck cancer. She was the lead therapist to develop physical therapy treatment protocols for post-surgical head and neck cancer patients in the acute care setting and outpatient clinic, and was the first physical therapist to present at the 2019 Henry Ford Hospital Head and Neck Cancer Symposium. In addition to her research involvement, Dhanmeet is Supervisor of the Rehabilitation Services Department at Henry Ford Hospital, and is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations and oversight of over 110 full-time, part-time and contingent occupational and physical therapists, rehab techs, and support staff.