Remember!!

CHART REVIEW FOR A PATIENT
ON PT PROGRAM:
Review latest doctor’s orders:
labs, tests, procedures, meds, etc

Review progress notes since last PT treatment:
any changes in patient’s status

Review results of latest labs, radiology tests, etc

Check the chart again before you see the patient
if significant time has elapsed since your last review

Speak with the nurse before seeing the patient…
plan for the day

ICU patients can have a change in status quickly….
it may not be documented yet and
only the nurse may know!

PRECAUTIONS TO PT:

Pending test or lab results
Need for a brace
Clarification of order
DVT, PE
Blood transfusions
Mental status
Weaning from the vent
Chest pain
Change in vitals
Plan for surgery, post-op
Increase or decrease in body temperature
Difficulty breathing
Dialysis