Program - Monday, July 20, 2015

Early Mobilization and Rehabilitation in the Intensive Care Unit

Official Languages for Conference: English and Japanese (There will be simultaneous interpretation)

10:00~10:10:
Session 1

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Dr. Dale Needham

Why is the Early Mobilization and Rehabilitation Necessary?

10:10~10:40 Physical Complications after Critical Illness
10:40~11:10 The Evidence for Early Rehabilitation in the ICU: The Latest Literature
11:10~11:40 Use of Structured Quality Improvement Methods for ICU Rehabilitation
11:40~11:55 Short Break
Session 2

(Asian Speaker)

Components of a Successful Early Mobilization and Rehabilitation Program

11:55~12:35 Management of Sedation for Early Mobilization and Weaning
12:35~12:55 Prevention of Delirium and Long-Term Psychiatric Problems
12:55~13:15 Specific Rehabilitation Interventions for ICU Patients
13:15~14:10 Lunch Break
Session 3
(Asian Speaker)
Specific Issues for Successful Early Mobilization in the ICU
14:10~14:40 Safety Issues and Clinical Decision-Making for Patient Safety
14:40~15:10 How to Develop and Evaluate an Early Mobilization Program
Session 4 (Asian Speaker)
New Ideas for Rehabilitation Interventions in the ICU
15:25~15:45 Role of Occupational Therapist (OT) & Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in ICU
15:45~16:05 Technology Ideas: In-bed Cycling and Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
16:05~16:25 Technology Ideas: Tilt Beds, Lifts and Safe Patient Handling Equipment
Discussion

(Dr. Needham & Asian Speaker)

16:30~17:00 Advancing Early Mobilization in Asia: Collaboration & Surmounting Barriers

17:00~17:15 Question and Answer Session
17:15

Wrap-Up