Physical Therapy Professor and Research - UFRN & ReTI | Podcast Host | Focus on ICU rehabilitation & critical care
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We have just published the ASSOBRAFIR Clinical Practice Guidelines for Rehabilitation in critically ill adults.
Are we looking beyond muscle weakness in ICU rehabilitation? In Ep. 200, we discuss why understanding ICU-acquired muscle dysfunction means focusing not only on strength, but also on mobility, function, and individualized care.
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How can we elevate the value of PT in the ICU?
A conversation about outcomes, indicators, professional development, and the impact we make on critically ill patients, with Francimar Ferrari, a leading voice in ICU PT, for the PT Day in Brazil (October 13th).
🎙️ New episode
What can we bring from Paris to our ICUs? 🇫🇷
In Episode 198, we share the highlights of the 10th European Conference on Weaning & Rehabilitation, what caught our attention, and what we can actually incorporate into clinical practice.
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It is crucial to discuss ICU-acquired weakness and reflect on the fact that this condition extends far beyond a mere reduction in strength.
This makes our therapeutic plan more comprehensive and effective.
Check out the article here: criticalcarescience.org/wp-c…
Underdosing or overdoing exercise: what’s the problem?
In ICU physiotherapy, doing too little can be an issue. So can doing too much.
💬 What do you think happens more often: underdosing or overdoing?
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🎙️ 4 years of UTI em Forma e Ação!
More than 190 episodes, 70+ guests, and an incredible collaborative network built through conversations, connections, and shared knowledge.
Thank you for being part of this journey! 🧡
#Podcast #CriticalCare #Physiotherapy #utiemformaeacao
How was the 3S Framework for ventilator liberation developed?
We received Antuani Baptistella, lead author of the @accpchest article, about the idea, international collaboration, and its impact on clinical practice.
From research to the ICU bedside.
#utiemformaeacao #Weaning
Before we assess how much function a patient lost in the ICU, we need to know where they started.
In this episode, we discuss why assessing pre-ICU function matters for clinical decision-making and rehabilitation.
Where did the patient start and where do we want them to go?
The SIFR is over, but the discussions continue!
In this episode, we highlight the key topics in ICU physiotherapy from XXII SIFR, held in Natal, Brazil.
And a huge thank you to everyone who came to talk, take photos, and share your kindness with us!
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Rehabilitation in the ICU goes beyond exercise.
In Ep. 191, we discuss practical tips that can improve everyday care: planning ahead, adapting communication, collaborating with the multidisciplinary team, and setting shared goals with patients.
Small details. Big impact.
What were the biggest advances in ICU rehabilitation in the first half of 2026? In Ep. 190, we discuss five key papers on respiratory muscle dysfunction, mobilization dosing, rehabilitation, implementation, and quality metrics. Evidence that can change clinical practice.🎧
🚨 New ATS Guideline is out!
In this episode, we discuss the key recommendations on HFNC, NIV, CPAP, preoxygenation for intubation, and post-extubation respiratory support.
🎧 Now available on YouTube & Spotify.
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Oxygen is one of the most common therapies in the ICU. And are we using it wisely?
In EP. 188, we discuss SpO₂ targets, protocols, team communication, alarms, and why continuing education is key to safer oxygen therapy.
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Great professionals matter. Great teams change outcomes.
In this episode, we explore what the FIFA World Cup can teach us about teamwork, leadership, and communication in the ICU.
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What makes a great ICU team?
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Bed restriction is not a binary concept.
Type, duration, intensity, cumulative effects, and the reason behind the restriction all matter. The key question is not whether a patient is restricted, but whether that restriction still makes sense.
New ep. available. #utiemformaeacao
The PaO₂/FiO₂ ratio is one of the most widely used metrics in the ICU. But can it really predict mortality?
We discuss a large study and an editorial that challenge common assumptions. The P/F ratio is valuable at the bedside, but its prognostic power may be limited.
Available!
How do you choose the right intervention in the ICU?
In this episode, we discuss simple questions that improve clinical decision-making:
Why do it?
Is it worth it?
Is this the right time?
Clinical reasoning matters as much as the intervention itself.
#utiemformaeacao #ICURehab
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Who Knows the Patient Best? An Epistemological Approach to Family-Centered Care for Unconscious Patients in the Adult Intensive Care Unit
Food for thought
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