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Area of Science:

  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Intensive Care Unit Management
  • Evidence-Based Practice

Context:

  • The S3 guideline for positioning and mobilization in intensive care units (ICUs) has been substantially updated.
  • New evidence-based insights and PICO questions are integrated for precise clinical application.
  • The guideline addresses the evolving landscape of intensive care, moving from deep sedation to responsive patient management.

Purpose:

  • To provide updated, evidence-based recommendations for positioning and mobilization of critically ill patients.
  • To enhance clinical practice through methodological changes and new insights.
  • To improve patient rehabilitation and outcomes in the ICU.

Summary:

  • Early mobilization is recommended within 72 hours of ICU admission, with a staged, score-based approach, becoming the standard of care.
  • Semi-recumbent positions (≥40°) are advised for intubated patients, while continuous lateral rotation therapy is not recommended.
  • Prone positioning is recommended for invasively ventilated ARDS patients (PaO2/FiO2 <150mmHg) for at least 12-16 hours, with specific considerations for COVID-19 patients.

Impact:

  • Facilitates improved patient rehabilitation and recovery through standardized mobilization protocols.
  • Optimizes respiratory support and patient management strategies in the ICU.
  • Introduces new guidance on assistive devices and neuromuscular electrical stimulation to complement existing therapies.