Objective The most effective method of image guidance for venovenous extracorporeal
membrane oxygenation is not known. The authors' objectives were to define the frequency …

Background Delays in early patient mobility are common in critical care areas. Oral
intubation with mechanical ventilation is negatively associated with out-of-bed activities …

Bedrest and immobilization following a myocardial infarction (MI) can lead to functional
impairment that can persist following hospitalization. Early mobilization (EM) is associated …

Background Complex challenges face clinicians managing critically ill patients with burns,
particularly in the context of enhancing outcomes after a stay in ICU. Compounding this, a …

Background Nurse-facilitated mobility of patients in the intensive care unit can improve
outcomes. However, a gap exists between research findings and their implementation as …

Background Early mobilization (EM) of intensive care (IC) patients is important but complex
with facilitators and barriers. Compared to general IC patients, burn IC patients are more …

Rationale Understanding current early mobilization practice of patients in intensive care unit
(ICU) is critical to the design and implementation of strategies to facilitate its application in a …

Background The evidence for the benefits of early mobilization in intensive care is growing.
Early mobilization differs from most other interventions in intensive care since the patient's …

Background The application of early mobilization (EM) in intensive care units (ICUs) has
shown to improve the physical and ventilatory status of critically ill patients, even after ICU …

Background Adults in the intensive care unit (ICU) commonly experience distressing
symptoms and other concerns such as pain, delirium, and breathlessness. Breathlessness …