@article {Schmidt867, author = {Ulrich H Schmidt and Lauren Knecht and Neil R MacIntyre}, title = {Should Early Mobilization Be Routine in Mechanically Ventilated Patients?}, volume = {61}, number = {6}, pages = {867--875}, year = {2016}, doi = {10.4187/respcare.04566}, publisher = {Respiratory Care}, abstract = {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.}, issn = {0020-1324}, URL = {https://rc.rcjournal.com/content/61/6/867}, eprint = {https://rc.rcjournal.com/content/61/6/867.full.pdf}, journal = {Respiratory Care} }