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An overall leader for an early mobility program can help to establish the necessary coordination and cooperation among the multidisciplinary team.
A prospective cohort study of 103 mechanically ventilated patients [ 67] demonstrated that an early mobility program led to 69% of patients ambulating more than 100 feet before ICU discharge.
Recently, a controlled trial of mechanically ventilated medical ICU patients [ 63] evaluated the benefits of an early mobility protocol that provided rehabilitation therapy 7 days per week via a dedicated mobility team.
In conjunction with an early mobility protocol, ambulation during mechanical ventilation in the early stages of critical illness is becoming widely practiced [ 50- 52], especially with interruption of sedation [ 53- 55].
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Uncertainty exists whether a therapeutic early mobility position will affect the outcome of a critically ill patient.
Specific resources can assist with a successful early mobility program in the ICU.
To determine sustainable impact of an early progressive mobility protocol on mobility level and clinical outcomes.
In order to refute the concept that immobility is required for mechanically ventilated patients, a group in Salt Lake City conducted a feasibility trial for early mobility in 103 ventilated patients [ 11].
It has been recognised that mobilising critically ill patients is beneficial to patients' recovery, however implementing early mobility as a standard of care remains challenging in practice.
The ABCDE bundle (Awakening and Breathing trials, Choice of sedative and analgesics, Delirium monitoring and Early mobility) is a multicomponent approach effective in preventing these complications [4].
However, early mobility requires a significant change in ICU practice, with reductions in heavy sedation and bed rest.
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