Safety of early mobilisation in the intensive care unit: a prospective and multicentre cohort study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Intensive care unit-acquired weakness (ICU-AW) is a common complication in critically ill patients, with an incidence of approximately 50% in the ICU. It is closely associated with increased morbidity, physical deterioration and higher short-term and long-term mortality. Its main characteristics include generalised and symmetrical muscle weakness affecting both respiratory and limb muscles. Early mobilisation has been identified as a feasible intervention in critically ill patients to mitigate the effects of ICU-AW. However, the incidence and nature of potential adverse events associated with its implementation are not yet well established. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the safety outcomes in a cohort of patients undergoing early mobilisation in the ICU.

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SUBMITTER: Parada-Gereda HM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12382568 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature