An 85-year old female patient was admitted in the ICU for Encephalopathy (hypoxic, ischemic) and Chronic respiratory failure. The following are the pertinent physical examination findings: Awake, does not follow instructions Intubated, (+) NGT, (+) IJ catheter, (+) central line, (+) indwelling catheter Afebrile, (+) bibasal crackles (+) tightness bilateral heelcords, (+) pressure ulcer on sacral area, grade 3, (+) grade 2 pressure sore on bilateral calcaneus What are the complications of immobility and prolonged positioning seen on this patient?
An 85-year old female patient was admitted in the ICU for Encephalopathy (hypoxic, ischemic) and Chronic respiratory failure. The following are the pertinent physical examination findings: Awake, does not follow instructions Intubated, (+) NGT, (+) IJ catheter, (+) central line, (+) indwelling catheter Afebrile, (+) bibasal crackles (+) tightness bilateral heelcords, (+) pressure ulcer on sacral area, grade 3, (+) grade 2 pressure sore on bilateral calcaneus What are the complications of immobility and prolonged positioning seen on this patient?
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An 85-year old female patient was admitted in the ICU for Encephalopathy (hypoxic, ischemic) and Chronic respiratory failure. The following are the pertinent physical examination findings:
Awake, does not follow instructions
Intubated, (+) NGT, (+) IJ catheter, (+) central line, (+) indwelling catheter
Afebrile, (+) bibasal crackles
(+) tightness bilateral heelcords, (+) pressure ulcer on sacral area, grade 3, (+) grade 2 pressure sore on bilateral calcaneus
What are the complications of immobility and prolonged positioning seen on this patient?
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