By rray, 3 June, 2024 Avoid meds1 that can worsen cognitive sx e g antihistamines anticholinergics antidepressants anxiolytics hypnotics muscle relaxants antipsychotics etc
By rray, 3 June, 2024 Recommend good sleep hygiene ideally 7 8h night consistent sleep wake schedule 1 If dysautonomia sx good hydration and increased salt intake if not contraindicated Address pain control if required 4 reduce screen time 1
By rray, 3 June, 2024 Memory organization compensation techniques 1 Treat as concussion TBI Take notes via notebook filing system to do lists calendars on paper or phone app set electronic reminders alarms Break tasks into manageable components Practice skills until automatic
By rray, 3 June, 2024 Begin individualized titrated structured return to activity program based on exercise tolerance comorbidities conserve energy initially 4 Once back to normal activities stay active aerobic activity 2 3x wk 1 however to avoid post exertional malaise from m
By rray, 3 June, 2024 Focus on sx mgmt Use a multidisciplinary approach to guide rehab physical psychological and psychiatric Ensure sx that could affect safe participation in rehab have been investigated first 7
By rray, 3 June, 2024 Develop a personalized plan to include nbsp nbsp areas of rehab and interventions nbsp nbsp assistance in deciding on and working toward goals nbsp nbsp encouragement to track goals recovery and sx changes nbsp nbsp how to manage and monitor sx considerin
By rray, 3 June, 2024 Goal is to optimize function and QOL 3 Use shared decision making to agree on support and rehab needed 7
By rray, 3 June, 2024 Advise pts that post COVID conditions are not yet well understood and assure them support will continue to be provided as new information emerges 3