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  • Cardiopulmonary support
  • Rehabilitation

Background:

  • Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a critical intervention for severe cardiac or pulmonary failure.
  • ECMO patients require prolonged intensive care unit (ICU) stays and extensive rehabilitation.
  • Early mobilization and spontaneous breathing in ICU patients can mitigate weakness and improve outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the benefits and challenges of managing awake patients on ECMO.
  • To outline protocols for safe ambulation and physiotherapy in ECMO patients.
  • To adapt global best practices for ECMO management in resource-limited settings.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of best practices in awake ECMO management.
  • Analysis of challenges in personnel training and patient mobilization.
  • Development of protocols for physiotherapy and ambulation.

Main Results:

  • Awake ECMO can reduce ICU-acquired weakness, infections, and hospital length of stay.
  • Managing awake ECMO patients is labor-intensive and requires specialized personnel.
  • Protocols are essential for safe ambulation and physiotherapy, adapting to local resources.

Conclusions:

  • Implementing awake ECMO programs requires strategic planning and protocol development.
  • Addressing personnel training and resource limitations is crucial for successful ECMO patient management.
  • Safe ambulation and physiotherapy are key components of comprehensive ECMO patient care, improving functional recovery.