Listen "Can we have adaptive device to supplement muscle inactivity in critical care?"
Episode Synopsis
“What if a simple electrical pulse or a gentle compression could keep ICU patients from losing precious muscle strength?”Hi, I’m your Occupational Therapist, Hao, and on this episode of Occupational Therapy Conversations, we’re venturing into the high-stakes world of critical care, where ventilators breathe, ECMO oxygenates, and groundbreaking adaptive aids are rewriting the rehab playbook.Join me as we uncover:How devices like VADs and dialysis machines buy organs time to healThe untapped frontier of muscle-preservation tech that could slash post-ICU weaknessWhy early, proactive stimulation may be the key to defeating post-intensive-care syndromeIf you’re an OT, nurse, physio—or just fascinated by the future of healing—this is one conversation you don’t want to miss.
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