title: Early mobilization in the management of critical illness.
abstract: Patients undergoing critical illness and mechanical ventilation are at risk of developing neuromuscular and neurocognitive impairments that can impact physical function and quality of life. Mobilizing patients early in the course of critical illness may improve outcomes. Recent literature on early mobilization is reviewed, suggestions for implementation are discussed, and areas for future research are identified.
authors.affiliation: Therapy Services, University of Chicago Medical Center, MC 1081, W109, 5841 South Maryland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637-1470, USA. amy.pawlik@uchospitals.edu
authors.forename: Amy J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Pawlik
mesh_terms: D016638:Critical Illness / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D003693:Delirium / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D004434:Early Ambulation; D006801:Humans; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D007103:Immobilization / Q000009:adverse effects; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D009788:Occupational Therapy; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D012121:Respiration, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives