MATHEMATICS (TURKISH, PHD)
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
FTR4075 Physiotherapy in Intensive Care Unit Fall 2 0 2 6
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction:
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. HASAN KEREM ALPTEKİN
Course Objectives: Assessment methods in intensive care unit patients, usage of life support equipment in clinical monitorization and assessment, mechanical ventilation, physiotherapy and rehabilitation methods, clinical decision making.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Gains knowledge and skill in effective evaluation of patient's systems in intensive care unit and interpretations of findings. Defines patient selection and evaluation methods in intensive care unit. Gains knowledge and skill in planning relevant physiotherapy and rehabilitation interventions, clinical decision making and implementation. Gains skill in assessment of life support equipments and accessory devices. Comprehends use of life support equipments and accessory devices in evaluation, clinical monitorization, and treatment in intensive care unit.

Course Content

Pathophysiology and rehabilitation of critical illness and respiratory failure, evaluation in intensive care patients, use of life support equipment in clinical monitoring and evaluation, mechanical ventilation, physiotherapy and rehabilitation applications, clinical decision making.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Course description and content
2) Pathophysiology and effects of critical illness and respiratory failure on body system
3) Evaluation and assessment in critical illness
4) Evaluation and assessment in critical illness
5) Breathing retraining and techniques to increase lung volume
6) Airway clearance techniques in the intensive care
7) Midterm Exam
8) Physiotherapy and rehabilitation in prevention of complications in critical illness
9) Physiotherapy and rehabilitation approaches in prevention of complications in critical illness
10) Patient mobilization and exercise in intensive care
11) Usage of life support equipment in clinical monitorization and assessment
12) Management of patients with mechanical ventilation and weaning from mechanical ventilation
13) Clinical decision making in physiotherapy and rehabilitation in intensive care
14) General overview

Sources

Course Notes:
References: 1. Harden B, Cross J, Broad MA, Quint M, Ritson P, Thomas S. Respiratory Physiotherapy: An On-Call Survival Guide. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone. 2nd ed. 2009. 2. Pryor JA, Prasad AS. Physiotherapy for Respiratory and Cardiac problems: Adults and Pediatrics. 4th ed. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone; 2008. 3. DeTurk W, Cahalin L. Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy. An Evidence-Based Approach. 2nd ed. United States: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2010. 4. Fatih Erbahçeci. Temel Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon. Hipokrat Yayınevi, Ankara, 2019. 5. Fizyoterapi ve Rrehabilitasyon-3, Pelikan Tıp Teknik Kitapevi, Ankara, 2019.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 40
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 60
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

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