Search Tag: ICU-acquired weakness

2024 01 Oct

  A literature review to highlight how early mobilisation can improve patient-important outcomes, including length of ICU and hospital stay, duration of mechanical ventilation and overall quality of life in ICU survivors and the risks associated with EM and barriers to safe implementation of current practices, future directions, and the need for...Read more

2024 01 Oct

  Early mobilisation in critical care significantly improves outcomes in critically ill patients. Overcoming boundaries requires a proactive approach, training, research and multidisciplinary collaboration.   Introduction Early mobilisation in the critically ill patient is essential to mitigate the adverse consequences of bed rest and...Read more

2017 15 Sep

Reviews the latest evidence evaluating physical rehabilitation in the intensive care unit setting and future directions for the field.   Survivors of critical illness frequently experience poor physical outcomes, including persistent impairments in muscle strength, exercise capacity and physical function (Pfoh et al. 2016; Herridge et al. 2011;...Read more