Abstract
A 57-year old male was a patient in the intensive care unit (ICU) with an acute myocardial infarction (MI), coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) of 5 vessels, acute kidney injury (AKI), respiratory failure, liver impairment and multiple hemorrhagic and ischemic strokes of both the right and left hemispheres. He was treated for 8 sessions over an 8 day period by a student physical therapist under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. The patient was evaluated at the initial encounter with manual muscle testing, Physical Function ICU Test (scored), and Activity Measure of Post-Acute Care "6 Clicks", and a plan of care was established. The main goals for this patient were to improve cardiopulmonary endurance, strength, and functional mobility. The main interventions used were therapeutic bed exercises, and progressive general mobility that was task-specific. The patient improved his strength, cardiopulmonary endurance, and functional mobility. The patient was discharged to an acute rehabilitation facility to continue daily physical therapy.