Functional electrical stimulation-assisted cycle ergometry in the critically ill: protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Intensive care unit (ICU)-acquired weakness is the most important cause of failed functional outcome in survivors of critical care. Most damage occurs during the first week when patients are not cooperative enough with conventional rehabilitation. Functional electrical stimulation-assisted cycle ergometry (FES-CE) applied within 48 h of ICU admission may improve muscle function and long-term outcome.

Methods

An assessor-blinded, pragmatic, single-centre randomized controlled trial will be performed. Adults (n = 150) mechanically ventilated for < 48 h from four ICUs who are estimated to need > 7 days of critical care will be randomized (1:1) to receive either standard of care or FES-CE-based intensified rehabilitation, which will continue until ICU discharge.

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SUBMITTER: Waldauf P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6915865 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature