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Effectiveness and Safety of an Early Mobilization Protocol in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Effectiveness and Safety of an Early Mobilization Protocol in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

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1-18 years
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Overview

This study evaluates the safety and effectiveness of an early rehabilitation program in a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). Half of the participants will receive intensive and frequent an early mobilization program and others will receive conservative mobilization program.

Description

The 14 early rehabilitation sessions(10=physical therapy, 4=occupational therapy) occurred per week over a 2-week period (excluding weekends) in the early rehabilitation group for 15 minutes each. The control group received 2 sessions(physical therapy) per week over a 2-week period for 10 minutes each.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Children admitted to the PICU due to critical illness
  • Children aged 1-18 years

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Increased intracranial pressure(ICP)
  • History of brain surgery
  • Children with fracture
  • Admitted to the participating PICU ≤ 3 days
  • Children with suspected brain death

Study details
    Critical Illness

NCT04524065

Samsung Medical Center

21 March 2024

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