The State of Virtual Reality Rehabilitation in the Intensive Care Unit

Thursday, February 27, 2025

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM MST

Location: 212 A-C

Speaker(s)

Maxwell Li, MD

Resident Physician
University of California Riverside/St. Bernardine Medical Center

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Course Director(s)

Miguel X. Escalon, MD

Program Director
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Speaker(s)

James Devanney, DO (he/him/his)

Neurocritical Care Fellow
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Alex Brahmsteadt, DO

Neurocritical Care Fellow
University of Washington

Faculty(s)

Sofia Barchuk, DO (she/her/hers)

Attending
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Speaker(s)

Meaghan K. Race, MA (she/her/hers)

Medical Student
Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine

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Brief Session Description : Discover the potential of virtual reality (VR) as an adjunct therapy for intensive care unit (ICU) patients, and explore how immersive VR experiences address mood disorders, enhance neurocognitive perception, and facilitate engagement for rehabilitation. Learn about VR's efficacy in pain management for burn, post-surgical, and wound care patients and how VR promotes early mobilization through movement-based programs and virtual environments, fostering increased activity and motivation. Uncover promising outcomes in reducing neurocognitive stress and enhancing early mobilization, while acknowledging the need for further research and safety considerations. Join us to explore the future of VR in ICU care and beyond.