Early Mobilization in the Intensive Care Unit to Improve Long-Term Recovery

Michelle Paton; Rebecca Lane; Carol L Hodgson

doi:10.1016/j.ccc.2018.06.005

Early Mobilization in the Intensive Care Unit to Improve Long-Term Recovery

Crit Care Clin. 2018 Oct;34(4):557-571. doi: 10.1016/j.ccc.2018.06.005. Epub 2018 Aug 11.

Authors

Michelle Paton¹, Rebecca Lane², Carol L Hodgson³

Affiliations

¹ Department of Epidemiology and Preventative Medicine, Monash University, 553 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, Victoria 3004, Australia; Physiotherapy Department, Monash Health, 246 Clayton Road, Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia.
² Physiotherapy Department, Australian Catholic University, 1200 Mair Street, Ballarat, Victoria 3350, Australia.
³ ANZIC-RC, Monash University, 553 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, Victoria 3004, Australia. Electronic address: Carol.hodgson@monash.edu.au.

PMID: 30223994
DOI: 10.1016/j.ccc.2018.06.005

Abstract

This article outlines the effect of early mobilization on the long-term recovery of patients following critical illness. It investigates the safety of performing exercise in this environment, the differing types of rehabilitation that can be provided, and the gaps remaining in evidence around this area. It also attempts to assist clinicians in prescription of exercise in this cohort while informing all readers about the impact that mobilization can have for the outcomes of intensive care patients.

Keywords: Dosage; ICU; Intensive care; Mobilization; Recovery; Rehabilitation.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Critical Care / methods*
Early Ambulation / methods*
Health Status
Humans
Intensive Care Units* / organization & administration
Recovery of Function*
Time Factors