RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Should Early Mobilization Be Routine in Mechanically Ventilated Patients?
JF Respiratory Care
FD American Association for Respiratory Care
SP 867
OP 875
DO 10.4187/respcare.04566
VO 61
IS 6
A1 Schmidt, Ulrich H
A1 Knecht, Lauren
A1 MacIntyre, Neil R
YR 2016
UL http://rc.rcjournal.com/content/61/6/867.abstract
AB ICU-acquired weakness is a major complication of critical illness requiring mechanical ventilation. Early mobilization has been shown to decrease the negative consequences of ICU-acquired weakness. However, early mobilization might entail risks to the patient. Additional staffing needs might have a negative financial impact. This review examines whether early mobilization should be routinely performed in mechanically ventilated patients.