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  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Neurology
  • Physical Therapy

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  • Intensive care unit-acquired weakness (ICU-AW) is a common and debilitating complication.
  • ICU-AW negatively impacts patient prognosis during hospitalization and after discharge.
  • Early identification and management of ICU-AW are crucial for improving patient outcomes.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a multicomponent early active mobility protocol in reducing ICU-AW.
  • To assess the impact of the protocol on patient mobility and other critical care outcomes.
  • To compare the outcomes of patients receiving the intervention versus standard care.

Summary:

  • A non-randomized clinical trial compared a multicomponent early active mobility protocol with standard care in two ICUs.
  • The study included patients over 14 years old on invasive mechanical ventilation for over 48 hours.
  • The intervention group showed significantly lower rates of ICU-AW at discharge and better mobility scores.

Impact:

  • The multicomponent protocol effectively reduces ICU-acquired muscle weakness at discharge.
  • Early mobility interventions can improve functional recovery in critically ill patients.
  • This approach offers a promising strategy for mitigating long-term disability after critical illness.