The purpose of this resource package is to provide the multi disciplinary team with an overview of the rehabilitation needs of patients recovering from a critical illness.
It is intended as an aide memoire for experienced members of the critical care team and an educative resource for less experienced members of the team.
Readers must remember to access senior or peer support during clinical decision making if there is any uncertainty.
At the end of each section there is an opportunity to check your understanding
This resource is the product of strong teamwork commitment, hard work and motivation of the West Yorkshire Critical Care ODN Rehabilitation Forum and is to be used in conjunction with local policies and guidance