Mobilization of ICU patients using mobile patient lift (IMAGE)

Toho University

Mobilization of ICU patients using mobile patient lift

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Use of mobile patient lifts for ICU patients on mechanical ventilation improve their physical function during ICU admission by accelerating the standing process. The intervention group predominantly stood faster than the control group. The Intervention group also had significantly higher Functional Status Score -ICU scores at ICU discharge.

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Dr. Ginga Suzuki

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