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First initiation of mobilization out of bed after cardiac surgery – an observational cross-sectional study in Sweden

Abstract Background Cardiac surgery is associated with a period of postoperative bed rest. Although early mobilization is a vital component of postoperative care, for preventing complications and enhancing physical recovery,..

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Predictors of early mobilization in patients requiring VV ECMO for greater than 7 days: An international cohort study

Abstract Background Despite the demonstrated benefits of rehabilitation, active physical therapy and early mobilization are not universally performed during critical illness, especially among patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), with..

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The Early Mobilization of Patients on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Systematic Review

Abstract Patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) often require prolonged periods of bed rest owing to the severity of their illness. Care is also required to maintain the position and..

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Early mobilisation algorithm for the critical patient. Expert recommendations

Abstract Introduction  (ICU)-acquired weakness is developed by 40%–46% of patients admitted to ICU. Different studies have shown that Early Mobilisation (EM) is safe, feasible, cost-effective and improves patient outcomes in..

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