287. Gastrointestinal System

About this episode

The episode discusses the evaluation of a patient with acute pancreatitis and the considerations for deferring physical therapy intervention.

A 52-year-old male with a history of alcohol use disorder is admitted to the ICU with acute pancreatitis. On day 3, the physical therapist is asked to perform a bedside evaluation. Which of the following findings would be the most appropriate indication to defer physical therapy intervention at this time? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects.#Npte #PT #ptboards #crushtheNPTE #study #studygram #spt #ptstudent #ptlife #sptprobs #physicaltherapystudent #physicaltherapy #physio #physiotherapist #ptlife #ptstudentstudy

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Will Crane PT, DPT, OCS

Topics covered

• gastrointestinal system
• acute pancreatitis
• physical therapy
• ICU evaluation
• alcohol use disorder

Keywords

• NPTE
• physical therapy
• acute pancreatitis
• ICU
• evaluation
• alcohol use disorder
• bedside evaluation
• PT boards
• study

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Organizations: www.ptfinalexam.com

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