Ventilator Weaning
The Ventilator Weaning Program at Good Shepherd Penn Partners Specialty Hospital at Rittenhouse offers comprehensive rehabilitation services designed to wean patients off of mechanical ventilation and help them achieve their highest possible level of functional independence.
Patients admitted into the Ventilator Weaning Program include anyone suffering from severe pulmonary disease or complications, multi-trauma, a spinal cord injury (C4 injury level and below), brain injury (Rancho III and higher) or other medical or pulmonary trauma.
Ventilator Weaning Program:
- Ventilator management/weaning protocols
- Progressive respiratory program
- Ongoing patient/family education
- Comprehensive rehabilitation approach
Care Approach:
- Nurse liaison evaluation
- On-site consultation
- Interdisciplinary team approach
- Weekly patient care conferences
- Physical therapy and occupational therapy
Transition to the Community:
- Discharge planning
- Outpatient and day rehabilitation
- Home evaluation
- Established DME suppliers
- Work with community advocacy agencies
- Collaboration with family doctors
Ventilator Weaning Program Specialties include:
- Physiatry
- Respiratory therapy
- Nursing: Intensive care, acute and rehabilitation
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Case management
- Psychology
- Speech therapy
- Nutritional therapy
Good Shepherd Penn Partners Specialty Hospital at Rittenhouse
1800 Lombard Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
877-9MY-REHAB (877-969-7342)
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