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EARLY MOBILITY SAVES LIVES([FOOTNOTE=*Per 10% increase in ABCDEF bundle compliance, adjusted for ICU patients receiving palliative care. Barnes-Daly MA, Phillips G, Ely EW. Improving hospital survival and reducing brain dysfunction at seven California community hospitals: implementing PAD guidelines via the ABCDEF bundle in 6,064 patients. Crit Care Med. 2017;45(2):171–178. doi: 10.1097/CCM.0000000000002149.],[ANCHOR=],[LINK=])

12% higher patient hospital survival rate with ABCDEF bundle compliance1*

Bundled with other interventions, early mobility addresses complications associated with extended periods of sedation, mechanical ventilation, and bed rest. Outcomes include:

  • Improved hospital survival rate
  • Fewer days of delirium
  • Fewer days of coma1

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EARLY MOBILITY SAVES MORE THAN LIVES

$4,119 average cost savings per patient([FOOTNOTE=*Based on average of costs for first 7 days in ICU. Dasta JF, McLaughlin TP, Mody SH, Piech CT. Daily cost of an intensive care unit day: the contribution of mechanical ventilation. Crit Care Med. 2005;33(6):1266–1271.],[ANCHOR=],[LINK=])*

By reducing the length of ICU and hospital stays, early patient mobilization also reduces costs. Check out our hospital cost/benefit calculator to see how implementing early mobility can save hospital resources.

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ICU Early Mobility

Dr. Wischmeyer of Duke University gives an overview of the challenges associated with early mobility, and the importance of implementing protocols. 

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Untangling Mobility Technology

Mobilizing a mechanically ventilated patient poses a serious equipment challenge. Tubing, lines, and monitors all need to travel along with the patient — and do so safely. Take a look at how clinicians manage the technology of ICU mobilization.

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Early Mobility Works for Patients

Let’s Make It Work for Clinicians

Initiating rehabilitation activities 24 to 48 hours after ICU admission may result in many positive outcomes for patients.([FOOTNOTE=Morris PE, Goad A, Thompson C, et al. Early intensive care unit mobility therapy in the treatment of acute respiratory failure. Crit Care Med. 2008;36(8):2238–2243. doi: 10.1097/CCM.Ob013e318180b90e.],[ANCHOR=],[LINK=])

By taking a team-based approach, clinicians can bring the benefits of early mobility to their ICU.

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Resources

Implementing early mobility protocols in the ICU can be challenging.  View resources and related products to help you get your patients moving.

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Overcoming a Culture of Immobility in the ICU

Research shows that early mobility initiatives may improve patient outcomes and offer economic potential for ICUs. Still, many ICUs cite cultural barriers to implementing such initiatives. Read our post for some tips on how to overcome them.

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