Early Mobilization in the ICU

Globally people recover from critical illnesses and get discharged from an ICU setup, however it has been noticed that patients develop weakens probably credited to their prolonged period of immobilization.[1]

  1. Harrold ME, Salisbury LG, Webb SA, Allison GT, Australia and Scotland ICU Physiotherapy Collaboration. Early mobilisation in intensive care units in Australia and Scotland: a prospective, observational cohort study examining mobilisation practises and barriers. Critical Care. 2015 Dec 1;19(1):336.