Lucas Huebner, Ines Schroeder, Eduard Kraft, Marcus Gutmann, Johanna Biebl, Amrei Christin Klamt, Jana Frey, Angelika Warmbein, Ivanka Rathgeber, Inge Eberl, Uli Fischer, Christina Scharf, Stefan J Schaller, Michael Zoller
BACKGROUND: Intensive care unit (ICU) acquired weakness is associated with reduced physical function, increased mortality and reduced quality of life, and affects about 43% of survivors of critical illness. Lacking therapeutic options, the prevention of known risk factors and implementation of early mobilization is essential. Robotic assistance devices are increasingly being studied in mobilization. OBJECTIVE: This qualitative review synthesizes the evidence of early mobilization in the ICU and focuses on the advantages of robotic assistance devices...
June 15, 2022: Anaesthesiologie