Early mobilization in intensive care unit in Latin America: A survey based on clinical practice.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The application of early mobilization (EM) in intensive care units (ICUs) has shown to improve the physical and ventilatory status of critically ill patients, even after ICU stay. This study aimed to describe the practices regarding EM in ICUs in Latin America.

Methods

We conducted an observational, cross-sectional study of professionals from all countries in Latin America. Over 3 months, professionals working in ICU units in Latin America were invited to answer the survey, which was designed by an expert committee and incorporated preliminary questions based on studies about EM recommendations.

Results

As many as 174 health professionals from 17 countries completed the survey. The interventions carried out within each ICU were active mobilization (90.5%),

SUBMITTER: Barros-Poblete M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9720404 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature