Christina Fields1, Alyssa Trotsky2, Natalia Fernandez1, Beth A Smith3. 1. Physical Therapy Clinical Specialist, Cardiovascular Team, University of Michigan Hospital, 1500 E. Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor MI 48109. 2. Staff Physical Therapist, University of Michigan Hospital, 1500 E. Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109. 3. Assistant Professor of Research, Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, University of Southern California, 1540 Alcazar Street, CHP 155, Los Angeles, CA 90089-9006.
Abstract
PURPOSE: The purposes of this retrospective study are to: 1) describe the amount and type of documented mobility activity for patients with an indwelling Pulmonary Artery Catheter (PAC) and 2) document the frequency and type of complications that occur with an indwelling PAC during patient participation in these activities. METHODS: This study is a single-center, retrospective, descriptive study including all patients (>18 years) between June 2010 and October 2012 with an indwelling PAC in the Cardiology Intensive Care Unit (CICU). Data was extracted on all documented mobility activity each of these patients performed with nursing or during skilled treatments provided by a physical therapist (PT), or occupational therapist (OT). Any notation of PAC-related complications while the PAC was in place was recorded. RESULTS: In the CICU over a 29-month period, 366 patients with indwelling PACs performed bed mobility, transfers, ambulation and climbed stairs with no reports of PAC complications during or in relation to participation in mobility activity. CONCLUSION: The data suggests that participation in mobility activities does not place patients with an indwelling PAC at increased risk of PAC related complications. This data further supports the involvement of rehabilitation specialists in the CICU. Future prospective research is necessary to measure the effects of physical therapy treatment on patients with indwelling PAC.
PURPOSE: The purposes of this retrospective study are to: 1) describe the amount and type of documented mobility activity for patients with an indwelling Pulmonary Artery Catheter (PAC) and 2) document the frequency and type of complications that occur with an indwelling PAC during patient participation in these activities. METHODS: This study is a single-center, retrospective, descriptive study including all patients (>18 years) between June 2010 and October 2012 with an indwelling PAC in the Cardiology Intensive Care Unit (CICU). Data was extracted on all documented mobility activity each of these patients performed with nursing or during skilled treatments provided by a physical therapist (PT), or occupational therapist (OT). Any notation of PAC-related complications while the PAC was in place was recorded. RESULTS: In the CICU over a 29-month period, 366 patients with indwelling PACs performed bed mobility, transfers, ambulation and climbed stairs with no reports of PAC complications during or in relation to participation in mobility activity. CONCLUSION: The data suggests that participation in mobility activities does not place patients with an indwelling PAC at increased risk of PAC related complications. This data further supports the involvement of rehabilitation specialists in the CICU. Future prospective research is necessary to measure the effects of physical therapy treatment on patients with indwelling PAC.
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