Early mobilization in the critical care unit: A review of adult and pediatric literature

Affiliations

¹ Functional Recovery in Critically Ill Children: The "Wee-Cover" Longitudinal Cohort Study; Targeted Exercise to Reduce Morbidity and Mortality in Severe Sepsis (TERMS) Study.
² Targeted Exercise to Reduce Morbidity and Mortality in Severe Sepsis (TERMS) Study; Medicine, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
³ Targeted Exercise to Reduce Morbidity and Mortality in Severe Sepsis (TERMS) Study; Medical Biophysics, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
⁴ Functional Recovery in Critically Ill Children: The "Wee-Cover" Longitudinal Cohort Study; Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
⁵ Functional Recovery in Critically Ill Children: The "Wee-Cover" Longitudinal Cohort Study; Targeted Exercise to Reduce Morbidity and Mortality in Severe Sepsis (TERMS) Study; Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
⁶ Targeted Exercise to Reduce Morbidity and Mortality in Severe Sepsis (TERMS) Study; Medicine, Western University, London, ON, Canada; Medical Biophysics, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
⁷ Targeted Exercise to Reduce Morbidity and Mortality in Severe Sepsis (TERMS) Study; Surgery, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
⁸ Targeted Exercise to Reduce Morbidity and Mortality in Severe Sepsis (TERMS) Study; Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
⁹ Functional Recovery in Critically Ill Children: The "Wee-Cover" Longitudinal Cohort Study; Targeted Exercise to Reduce Morbidity and Mortality in Severe Sepsis (TERMS) Study; Kinesiology, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
¹⁰ Functional Recovery in Critically Ill Children: The "Wee-Cover" Longitudinal Cohort Study; Targeted Exercise to Reduce Morbidity and Mortality in Severe Sepsis (TERMS) Study; Pediatrics, Western University, London, ON, Canada. Electronic address: douglas.fraser@lhsc.on.ca.

PMID: 25987293
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2015.03.032

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Early mobilization in the critical care unit: A review of adult and pediatric literature

Saoirse Cameron et al. J Crit Care. 2015 Aug.

. 2015 Aug;30(4):664-72.

doi: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2015.03.032. Epub 2015 Apr 8.

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¹ Functional Recovery in Critically Ill Children: The "Wee-Cover" Longitudinal Cohort Study; Targeted Exercise to Reduce Morbidity and Mortality in Severe Sepsis (TERMS) Study.
² Targeted Exercise to Reduce Morbidity and Mortality in Severe Sepsis (TERMS) Study; Medicine, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
³ Targeted Exercise to Reduce Morbidity and Mortality in Severe Sepsis (TERMS) Study; Medical Biophysics, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
⁴ Functional Recovery in Critically Ill Children: The "Wee-Cover" Longitudinal Cohort Study; Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
⁵ Functional Recovery in Critically Ill Children: The "Wee-Cover" Longitudinal Cohort Study; Targeted Exercise to Reduce Morbidity and Mortality in Severe Sepsis (TERMS) Study; Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
⁶ Targeted Exercise to Reduce Morbidity and Mortality in Severe Sepsis (TERMS) Study; Medicine, Western University, London, ON, Canada; Medical Biophysics, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
⁷ Targeted Exercise to Reduce Morbidity and Mortality in Severe Sepsis (TERMS) Study; Surgery, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
⁸ Targeted Exercise to Reduce Morbidity and Mortality in Severe Sepsis (TERMS) Study; Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
⁹ Functional Recovery in Critically Ill Children: The "Wee-Cover" Longitudinal Cohort Study; Targeted Exercise to Reduce Morbidity and Mortality in Severe Sepsis (TERMS) Study; Kinesiology, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
¹⁰ Functional Recovery in Critically Ill Children: The "Wee-Cover" Longitudinal Cohort Study; Targeted Exercise to Reduce Morbidity and Mortality in Severe Sepsis (TERMS) Study; Pediatrics, Western University, London, ON, Canada. Electronic address: douglas.fraser@lhsc.on.ca.

PMID: 25987293
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2015.03.032

Abstract

Early mobilization of critically ill patients is beneficial, suggesting that it should be incorporated into daily clinical practice. Early passive, active, and combined progressive mobilizations can be safely initiated in intensive care units (ICUs). Adult patients receiving early mobilization have fewer ventilator-dependent days, shorter ICU and hospital stays, and better functional outcomes. Pediatric ICU data are limited, but recent studies also suggest that early mobilization is achievable without increasing patient risk. In this review, we provide a current and comprehensive appraisal of ICU mobilization techniques in both adult and pediatric critically ill patients. Contraindications and perceived barriers to early mobilization, including cost and health care provider views, are identified. Methods of overcoming barriers to early mobilization and enhancing sustainability of mobilization programs are discussed. Optimization of patient outcomes will require further studies on mobilization timing and intensity, particularly within specific ICU populations.

Keywords: Adult; Exercise; Intensive care unit; Intervention; Mobility; Pediatric.

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