Document Type
Poster
Unit
Rehabilitation
Site
North Shore University Hospital
Date
11-12-2025
Start Date
12-11-2025 10:00 AM
Abstract
An early rehabilitation protocol for mechanically ventilated Disorders of Consciousness (DoC) patients, utilizing tilt table and multisensory stimulation, aimed to bridge a critical care gap. This intervention successfully weaned 9 out of 14 patients off ventilators, improved consciousness in 77%, and facilitated rehabilitation facility discharge for 89%, proving a feasible and effective approach for cognitive and respiratory outcomes.
Tilt Table and Multisensory Stimulation for Disorders of Consciousness: An Early Rehabilitation Approach for Ventilated Patients in Acute Care
An early rehabilitation protocol for mechanically ventilated Disorders of Consciousness (DoC) patients, utilizing tilt table and multisensory stimulation, aimed to bridge a critical care gap. This intervention successfully weaned 9 out of 14 patients off ventilators, improved consciousness in 77%, and facilitated rehabilitation facility discharge for 89%, proving a feasible and effective approach for cognitive and respiratory outcomes.