Navigating Rehabilitation During ECMO Support: Insights from a Retrospective Cohort Study
Highlights
- Active rehabilitation was initiated in over half of ECMO patients within the first week and increased to nearly 80% by week two.
- Weekly rehabilitation frequency was highest among patients bridged to transplantation compared to those bridged to recovery or who died while waiting.
- Edge-of-bed sitting was achievable throughout ECMO support, even beyond four weeks, underscoring potential safety and feasibility of early mobilization.
- Physical activity levels were maintained through ECMO decannulation and improved post-decannulation among ICU survivors.
Background
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