Inpatient Consultants - PM&R Consultations: More Than Just Dispo.-Session Presentation

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Video Summary

This video is a summary of a case involving a 45-year-old male who underwent emergency craniotomy for a cerebellar hemorrhage and was diagnosed with a medulloblastoma, grade 4. The patient experienced complications from the cranial spinal radiation, such as dysphagia, weakness, and urinary retention. During a family meeting, the PM&R consultant discussed realistic functional goals for the patient in acute inpatient rehab and emphasized the need for education and rehabilitation focused on mobility, transfers, and safe eating methods. The consultant also provided information on posterior fossa syndrome, its symptoms, and various treatment options. The video concludes with appreciation for the expertise shared in the challenging cases and the importance of advocating for patients and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.<br /><br />No explicit credits are mentioned in the summary.

Keywords

craniotomy

cerebellar hemorrhage

medulloblastoma

complications

radiation

dysphagia

weakness

urinary retention

rehabilitation

mobility

transfers

eating methods

posterior fossa syndrome