Physiotherapy management of geriatric COVID-19 patients in an intensive care unit of a government tertiary care hospital: A case series
1. Assistant Professor, Physiotherapy School & Center, Seth. G.S. Medical College & KEM Hospital, Parel, Mumbai-12.
2 Associate Professor, Physiotherapy School & Center, Seth. G.S. Medical College & KEM Hospital, Parel, Mumbai-12.
3 Post-Graduate Student, Physiotherapy School & Center, Seth. G.S. Medical College & KEM Hospital, Parel, Mumbai-12
Case Study
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2020, 08(03), 007-013
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2020.8.3.0447
Publication history:
Received on 18 November 2020; revised on 25 November 2020; accepted on 28 November 2020
Abstract:
COVID-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2 has resulted in an alarming rate of mortality and morbidity worldwide, particularly in older population. It began as an outbreak in December 2019. The contribution of physiotherapy in preventing complications of restricted mobility and early recovery has been aptly acknowledged by the medical fraternity. This paper aims to share our experience and strategies as front liner Physiotherapists in treating critically ill geriatric patients with COVID-19, admitted in the Intensive Care Unit through case series of 3 patients.
Keywords:
COVID-19; Physiotherapy; Comorbidities; Intensive Care Unit.
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