ICU Early Mobility Solutions
Early mobilization of ICU patients has been associated with improved muscle strength and functional independence, as well as a shorter duration of delirium, mechanical ventilation, and ICU length of stay.1-5
Despite compelling evidence of the benefits of early mobility in the ICU, adoption remains slow. Many ICU’s who promote an early mobility culture focus their efforts on in bed mobility activities and extend their practice less frequently to out of bed exercise and rehabilitation.
To assist you in providing the best care possible, here are some resources that you might find useful:
Book a demonstration
Discover the breadth of our ICU early mobility solutions and see them in action, via a personalized demonstration from an Arjo representative.
Download the clinical evidence summary
Read about the many benefits & barriers to early mobilization in the ICU.
5 Early Mobility Solutions
5 Early Mobility Solutions to Optimize Veteran Recovery from In-Bed to Out-of-Bed Mobilization
Watch the Early Mobility in-practice video
See how to eleviate the adverse effects of prolonged immobility.
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Li Z, Peng X, Zhu B, Zhang Y, Xi X. Active mobilization for mechanically ventilated patients: a systematic review. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2013;94:551–561.
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Stiller K. Physiotherapy in intensive care: an updated systematic review. Chest 2013;144:825–847.
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Kayambu G, Boots R, Paratz J. Physical therapy for the critically ill in the ICU: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Crit Care Med 2013;41:1543–1554.
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Cameron S, Ball I, Cepinskas G, Choong K, Doherty TJ, Ellis CG, Martin CM, Mele TS, Sharpe M, Shoemaker JK, et al. Early mobilization in the critical care unit: a review of adult and pediatric literature. J Crit Care 2015;30:664–672.