Early mobilization of patients with subarachnoid haemorrhage: a national survey of french intensive care units.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To describe French intensive care unit practices regarding the mobilization of patients with subarachnoid haemorrhage.

Design

A cross-sectional nationwide survey study.

Subjects

Intensivists and physiotherapists or nurses from French intensive care units managing patients with subarachnoid haemorrhage.

Methods

An online questionnaire survey was distributed through the Neurocritical Care and Neuro Anesthesiology French Speaking Society.

Results

The response rate was 89%. Of these, 90% did not have a mobilization protocol for patients with subarachnoid haemorrhage. Sixteen percent of departments prohibited all forms of motor physiotherapy for a predefined period. Nineteen percent systematically prohibited out-of-bed mobilization, regardless of th

SUBMITTER: Foudhaili A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10875754 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature