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Lab Value Reference for Clinicians

December 27, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This resource is designed for clinicians needing to reference the lab values for their patients when doing chart reviews. Each of the lab values is explained with the normative range and provides extra information about how a change in lab values may affect cognitive-communication and dysphagia.
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Kitchen Safety Questionnaire

December 27, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This resource can be used as an intervention or a screening tool to work on safety awareness in the kitchen. 
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Intracranial Hemorrhages

December 27, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Intracranial Hemorrhages can lead to both cognitive and physical deficits in which therapy is recommended. This handout explains the difference between different types of intracranial hemorrhages including epidural, intracerebral, subarachnoid, and subdural for educating patients and their caregivers.
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Internal vs. External Distractions

December 27, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout explains the difference between internal and external distractions, how both can negatively affect performance in therapy, and tips for reducing distractions for educating both patients and their caregivers.
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Internal Memory Strategy: Mnemonics

December 27, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This therapy task is for adults wanting to improve their memory after traumatic brain injury. The worksheet is designed to provide the building blocks necessary to use the mnemonic memory strategy to recall functional lists, such as names, locations, and goals.
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ICU Delirium

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout describes three types of delirium as well as characteristics, risk factors, effects, screening tools, and tips for caregivers and staff members when a person they are caring
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Hypoxic Brain Injuries

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
What’s a hypoxic brain injury? Or anoxic brain injury? How long can the brain can survive with a reduced/lack of oxygen? This handout covers all aspects of anoxic/hypoxic brain injuries, including possible causes, and what potential damage could be expected.
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Hypo/Hyperkalemia

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Normal potassium levels are needed for the function of the brain, heart, muscles, and nerves. Abnormal potassium levels can affect electrical signals in the brain, causing changes or efficiency in cognitive function. Electrolytes, such as potassium, are what regulate these electrical signals. This handout explains how low and high potassium levels can ultimately affect the […]
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Hospital Beds

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Hospital beds often have a learning curve for new users – both managing the controller as well as using the bed’s features to one’s advantage. This clinical resource includes a simple visual diagram of a hospital bed control with labels, and a guide for maximizing independence with performance of hospital bed mobility.
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