Purpose Early active mobilisation and rehabilitation in the intensive care unit (ICU) is being
used to prevent the long-term functional consequences of critical illness. This review aimed …

Outcomes after acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) are similar to those of other
survivors of critical illness and largely affect the nerve, muscle, and central nervous system …

Background: Pulmonary rehabilitation is recognized as a core component of the
management of individuals with chronic respiratory disease. Since the 2006 American …

Objectives: To track compliance by an interprofessional team with the Awakening and
Breathing Coordination, Choice of drugs, Delirium monitoring and management, Early …

Background: Millions of patients are discharged from intensive care units annually. These
intensive care survivors and their families frequently report a wide range of impairments in …

Background There have been few detailed, in-person interviews and examinations to obtain
follow-up data on 5-year outcomes among survivors of the acute respiratory distress …

Rationale: Profound muscle weakness during and after critical illness is termed intensive
care unit–acquired weakness (ICUAW). Objectives: To develop diagnostic …

Context Cognitive impairment and functional disability are major determinants of caregiving
needs and societal health care costs. Although the incidence of severe sepsis is high and …

Objective: The debilitating and persistent effects of ICU-acquired delirium and weakness
warrant testing of prevention strategies. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the …

Background: Interventions that lead to earlier liberation from mechanical ventilation can
improve patient outcomes. This guideline, a collaborative effort between the American …