Barriers to implementing expert safety recommendations for early mobilization in ICU during mechanical ventilation

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov July 17, 2018

Early mobilization in the intensive care unit (ICU) has been consistently reported as feasible and safe with minimal adverse events; however, invasive mechanical ventilation patients are rarely actively mobilized. An expert consensus group developed and published recommendations using a traffic light system on safety criteria to promote active mobilization of invasive mechanical ventilation patients.