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. 2017 Aug;18(3):212-220.
doi: 10.1177/1751143717705801. Epub 2017 Jun 14.

In-patient physiotherapy for adults on veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation - United Kingdom ECMO Physiotherapy Network: A consensus agreement for best practice

Allaina Eden  1 , Claire Purkiss  2 , Gabriella Cork  3 , Adam Baddeley  1 , Kelly Morris  3 , Leah Carey  2 , Mike Brown  4 , Laura McGarrigle  4 , Samantha Kennedy  5
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In-patient physiotherapy for adults on veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation - United Kingdom ECMO Physiotherapy Network: A consensus agreement for best practice

Allaina Eden et al. J Intensive Care Soc. 2017 Aug.

Abstract

Clinical specialist physiotherapists from the five severe respiratory failure centres in England where respiratory extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is practiced have established this consensus agreement for physiotherapy best practice. The severe respiratory failure centres are Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester; Glenfield Hospital, Leicester; Papworth Hospital, Cambridge; Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, London and The Royal Brompton Hospital, London. Although research into physiotherapy and ECMO is increasing, there is not a sufficient amount to write evidence-based guidelines; hence the development of a consensus document, using knowledge and experience of the specialist physiotherapists working with patients receiving ECMO. The document outlines safety aspects, practicalities and additional treatment considerations for physiotherapists conducting respiratory care and physical rehabilitation.

Keywords: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation; intensive care; physical therapy; rehabilitation; respiratory therapy.

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Preparation for physiotherapy: seven steps flow chart.
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VV ECMO rehabilitation protocol: five steps flow chart.
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