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Early activity is feasible and safe in respiratory failure patients*
Critical Care Medicine · 2006 · Vol. 35(1) · pp. 139–145
Polly Bailey✉(LDS Hospital)George E. Thomsen(Royal Opera House)Vicki J. Spuhler(Royal Opera House)Robert V. Blair(Royal Opera House)James Jewkes(Royal Opera House)Louise Bezdjian(Royal Opera House)Kristy Veale(Royal Opera House)Larissa Rodriquez(Royal Opera House)Ramona O. Hopkins(Royal Opera House)
Abstract
We conclude that early activity is feasible and safe in respiratory failure patients. A majority of survivors (69%) were able to ambulate >100 feet at RICU discharge. Early activity is a candidate therapy to prevent or treat the neuromuscular complications of critical illness.
Intensive Care Unit Cognitive DisordersRespiratory Support and MechanismsSepsis Diagnosis and TreatmentMedicineAdverse effectMechanical ventilationIntensive care unitBlood pressureRespiratory failureAnesthesiaProspective cohort studySurgeryIntensive care medicine
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Accidental FallsActivities of Daily LivingAge FactorsAgedHypoxiaBed RestCritical CareEarly AmbulationFeasibility StudiesFemaleHumansHypotensionLength of StayMaleMiddle Aged
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