Cardiorespiratory response to early rehabilitation in critically ill adults: A secondary analysis of a randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Early rehabilitation is indicated in critically ill adults to counter functional complications. However, the physiological response to rehabilitation is poorly understood. This study aimed to determine the cardiorespiratory response to rehabilitation and to investigate the effect of explanatory variables on physiological changes during rehabilitation and recovery.

Methods

In a prospectively planned, secondary analysis of a randomised controlled trial conducted in a tertiary, mixed intensive care unit (ICU), we analysed the 716 physiotherapy-led, pragmatic rehabilitation sessions (including exercise, cycling and mobilisation). Participants were previously functionally independent, mechanically ventilated, critically ill adults (n = 108). Physiological data (2-min

SUBMITTER: Eggmann S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8812982 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature