Introduction The aim of this study was to develop consensus recommendations on safety
parameters for mobilizing adult, mechanically ventilated, intensive care unit (ICU) patients …

Background Survivors of critical illness often experience a multitude of problems that begin
in the intensive care unit (ICU) or present and continue after discharge. These can include …

Objective: The purpose of this systematic review was to review the evidence base for
exercise in critically ill patients. Data Sources and Study Selection: Using keywords critical …

Background Although physiotherapy is frequently provided to patients in the ICU, its role has
been questioned. The purpose of this systematic literature review, an update of one …

Question: Does inspiratory muscle training improve inspiratory muscle strength in adults
receiving mechanical ventilation? Does it improve the duration or success of weaning …

Objective: To compare and contrast the process used to implement an early mobility
program in ICUs at three different medical centers and to assess their impact on clinical …

The objective effects of early mobilization on physical function in patients after cardiac
surgery remain unknown. The purpose of the present study was to clarify the effects of early …

Background Early mobilization in critically ill patients has been shown to prevent bed-rest-
associated morbidity. Reported reasons for not mobilizing patients, thereby excluding or …

Question Does inspiratory muscle training improve inspiratory muscle strength and
endurance, facilitate weaning, improve survival, and reduce the rate of reintubation and …

Bed rest is a common intervention for critically ill adults. Associated with both benefits and
adverse effects, bed rest is undergoing increasing scrutiny as a therapeutic option in the …