Early MobilizationIn the Intensive Care Setting

Lauren Wesson-StoutUniversity of South Florida, College of Nursing

ObjectivesDefine early mobilization within the intensive care

settingIdentify benefits of early mobilizationDiscuss current evidence-based research

supporting the use of early mobilization in the ICU

What is early mobilization?Getting patients moving!Includes sitting, moving to a chair, ambulating,

and AROM and PROM exercises based on patient status

Evaluate patients individually to determine if they are stable for mobilization

Risks of ImmobilityIncreased length of hospital stayIncreased mortalityIncreased muscle atrophyIncreased risk of aspirationIncreased rate of return to ICU

Benefits of Early MobilizationImproved functional independenceReduced ICU deliriumReduced duration of mechanical ventilationReduced ICU (and hospital) length of stayImproved walk distanceImproved muscle strength

Goals of Mobility for TGHReduce bouncebackPatients should be out of bed before transfer to

floorPatient should maintain pre-hospital mobilityPrevent pressure ulcers

Patient Data

Perceived BarriersLack of understanding of mobility benefitsPatient statusResources

Early Progressive Mobility Protocol – Step One

Early Progressive Mobility Protocol – Step Two

Resource SolutionsInterdisciplinary Involvement

Physician GroupsRespiratory TherapyPhysical TherapyLift TeamPatient Care Technicians

Mobility Technician (MT)Turn patients every two hoursResponsible for PROM exerciseAmbulate stable patients

DelegationLevel 1

Passive ROM – MT Turn every 2 hours – Lift Team/MT

Level 2 Active resistance exercise – PT Sitting position for 20 minutes – Lift Team/MT

Level 3 Active transfer to chair – PT/MT/RT

Level 4 Stand at bedside – PT/MT/RT Ambulating in hallway – PT/MT/RT

Evaluation

References and Research Bourdin, G., Barbier, J., Burlem, J., Durante, G., Passant, S., Vincent, B.,

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