A competency assessment framework for healthcare professionals that defines core, high-risk, and ongoing skill requirements and provides tools for verification such as checklists, rating forms, and validation methods.

A visual guide outlining major cardiac surgery types and their implications for rehabilitation, featuring clinical tips on sternal precautions, LVAD mobility management, and activity considerations after transcatheter valve replacement.

A comprehensive clinical resource outlining the definition, types, risk factors, assessment tools, and management strategies for delirium across adult and pediatric populations in acute care settings.

An educational guide describing the components and roles of pacemakers, defibrillators, and cardiac resynchronization therapy devices, along with therapy considerations to ensure safe mobilization and adherence to post-implant restrictions.

A concise clinical reference explaining the purpose, indications, and mechanics of intraaortic balloon pump (IABP) therapy, along with essential physical therapy precautions for safely mobilizing patients with femoral or subclavian/axillary access.

A concise glossary of foundational mechanical ventilation terms—including ventilation, oxygenation, PEEP, tidal volume, FiO₂, compliance, and flow—to support clinical understanding in acute care settings.

A practical guide comparing invasive and non-invasive ventilatory modes, describing trigger mechanisms, pressure and volume characteristics, and their advantages in supporting respiratory function across adult and pediatric populations.

A structured guide for clinicians reviewing neurological cases, detailing what information to extract—from demographics and neurological assessments to equipment, risk factors, therapy notes, and discharge planning.

A practice guideline highlighting the essential role of acute care physical therapists in improving care transitions, reducing readmissions, enhancing mobility outcomes, and collaborating effectively within the interprofessional team.

A visual overview of pulmonary artery catheterization, detailing normal hemodynamic ranges, common clinical uses, potential complications, and therapist responsibilities during patient care.