Dynamic physiotherapy for all patients admitted to the ICU according to their clinical status-describing a quality improvement program

Carvalho Brugger Sulamita, Caballero Jesus*, Curia Davinia, García Eva, Sabate Ivan, Sancho Marisa and Ariza Gemma

Immobilization and prolonged bed rest is associated with many complications, including delirium, muscle atrophy, decubitus ulcers, atelectasis, and bone demineralization. Early mobilization strategies in the ICU are safe and may result in the prevention and reduction of critical illness polyneuropathy, delirium, ICU and hospital length of stay, may decrease mortality during hospitalization, and improve the patient’s quality of life after hospital discharge.

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Published on: Jan 31, 2020 Pages: 1-6

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