General Information on Patients Admitted to Critical Care: Complexity and Pathophysiology General Etiopathogenesis: Gain awareness of the clinical complexity and the main organ/system dysfunctions (respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, metabolic) that characterize patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Resuscitation Unit. General Clinical Examination in ICU: Know and be able to recognize the main medical devices (ventilators, monitors, catheters, drains) and the invasive procedures typical of the critical care environment. Landmarks and Guidelines: Navigate the intensive care environment, identifying priorities and guidelines for patient and staff safety. Physiotherapy Assessment in the Critical Care Unit: Specific Parameters and Settings Anamnesis and Data Collection: Be able to gather relevant information from the medical record, team, and monitors, focusing on the patient's level of consciousness, respiratory function, and hemodynamic stability. Vital Signs Orientation: Know how to interpret vital signs (heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, respiratory rate, PEEP, FiO2) and recognize alterations that require immediate reporting (Red Flags). Setting-Specific Assessment: Neonatal Area (Premature and Full-Term): Know the developmental assessment tools and the enabling/preventative concept of primary functions. Pediatric Area: Know the basics of functional assessment (motor and respiratory) and the distinction between rehabilitation and developmental protection goals. Adult Area: Know how to perform an initial assessment of musculoskeletal and respiratory status and the risk of deconditioning syndrome (ICU - Acquired Weakness). Red Flag: Assessment and Interpretation Recognition of Instability: Identify and interpret signs of clinical instability or absolute and relative contraindications to physiotherapy (e.g., severe hypotension, arrhythmias, acute intracranial hypertension, instability of ventilatory support). Effective Communication: Know how to communicate alarm findings and changes in vital signs clearly and promptly to the team. Theoretical Treatment Overview for Major Problems in Critical Care Prevention and Treatment of Respiratory Dysfunction: Know bronchial clearance techniques (AD, Modified Postural Drainage, BPPV) and the basic principles of mechanical ventilation (invasive and noninvasive). Prevention and Management of Deconditioning: Know the principles of early mobilization and motor physiotherapy in critical care settings, including the management of sedation and neuromuscular blockade. Neurorehabilitation and Protection: Understand the objectives of neuroprotection (especially in neonatal and pediatric settings) and the initial phases of neurological rehabilitation in critically ill patients. Physiotherapy Practices in Critical Care: Role, Objectives, and Process Role of Rehabilitation in the ICU: Understand the central role of physiotherapy as an integral, not secondary, component of the intensive care pathway and the concept of "Rehabilitation as a Vital Sign." The 3 Phases of Rehabilitation (Adaptation to the Context): Identify the main phases of the intervention (from the hyperacute/stabilization phase to the weaning and mobilization phase) and adapt the objectives. The Objectives of Rehabilitation in the ICU: Define realistic and measurable objectives (e.g., prevention of complications, maintenance of functional capacity, ventilatory weaning, recovery of strength). Prevention of Adverse Events: Knowledge of protocols for preventing complications (e.g., pressure ulcers, DVT/PE, ventilator-associated pneumonia, contractures). Management and Planning of a Rehabilitation Program: Knowledge of how to structure and adjust daily physiotherapy interventions based on changing clinical conditions and continuous monitoring of vital signs.

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General Information on Patients Admitted to Critical Care: Complexity and Pathophysiology General Etiopathogenesis: Gain awareness of the clinical complexity and the main organ/system dysfunctions (respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, metabolic) that characterize patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Resuscitation Unit. General Clinical Examination in ICU: Know and be able to recognize the main medical devices (ventilators, monitors, catheters, drains) and the invasive procedures typical of the critical care environment. Landmarks and Guidelines: Navigate the intensive care environment, identifying priorities and guidelines for patient and staff safety. Physiotherapy Assessment in the Critical Care Unit: Specific Parameters and Settings Anamnesis and Data Collection: Be able to gather relevant information from the medical record, team, and monitors, focusing on the patient's level of consciousness, respiratory function, and hemodynamic stability. Vital Signs Orientation: Know how to interpret vital signs (heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, respiratory rate, PEEP, FiO2) and recognize alterations that require immediate reporting (Red Flags). Setting-Specific Assessment: Neonatal Area (Premature and Full-Term): Know the developmental assessment tools and the enabling/preventative concept of primary functions. Pediatric Area: Know the basics of functional assessment (motor and respiratory) and the distinction between rehabilitation and developmental protection goals. Adult Area: Know how to perform an initial assessment of musculoskeletal and respiratory status and the risk of deconditioning syndrome (ICU - Acquired Weakness). Red Flag: Assessment and Interpretation Recognition of Instability: Identify and interpret signs of clinical instability or absolute and relative contraindications to physiotherapy (e.g., severe hypotension, arrhythmias, acute intracranial hypertension, instability of ventilatory support). Effective Communication: Know how to communicate alarm findings and changes in vital signs clearly and promptly to the team. Theoretical Treatment Overview for Major Problems in Critical Care Prevention and Treatment of Respiratory Dysfunction: Know bronchial clearance techniques (AD, Modified Postural Drainage, BPPV) and the basic principles of mechanical ventilation (invasive and noninvasive). Prevention and Management of Deconditioning: Know the principles of early mobilization and motor physiotherapy in critical care settings, including the management of sedation and neuromuscular blockade. Neurorehabilitation and Protection: Understand the objectives of neuroprotection (especially in neonatal and pediatric settings) and the initial phases of neurological rehabilitation in critically ill patients. Physiotherapy Practices in Critical Care: Role, Objectives, and Process Role of Rehabilitation in the ICU: Understand the central role of physiotherapy as an integral, not secondary, component of the intensive care pathway and the concept of "Rehabilitation as a Vital Sign." The 3 Phases of Rehabilitation (Adaptation to the Context): Identify the main phases of the intervention (from the hyperacute/stabilization phase to the weaning and mobilization phase) and adapt the objectives. The Objectives of Rehabilitation in the ICU: Define realistic and measurable objectives (e.g., prevention of complications, maintenance of functional capacity, ventilatory weaning, recovery of strength). Prevention of Adverse Events: Knowledge of protocols for preventing complications (e.g., pressure ulcers, DVT/PE, ventilator-associated pneumonia, contractures). Management and Planning of a Rehabilitation Program: Knowledge of how to structure and adjust daily physiotherapy interventions based on changing clinical conditions and continuous monitoring of vital signs.

Teaching Materials and References Instructor's Handouts Course Slides Articles Provided During Lectures