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Updates in ICU Rehabilitation

A summary of the latest evidence

The lecture duration is 19min.

0.5 CPD Points, 0.5 CEUs, 0.5 CME credits approval pending.
Accredited by CPDUK, CBRN and Provider Pending.

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Dale Needham
Professor of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, USA
Lecture Summary

Research and clinical practice in the field of early physical rehabilitation for critically ill patients is a dynamic field with evolving evidence from randomized controlled trials. Many studies have demonstrated the safety and feasibly of early rehabilitation interventions in the ICU, with improved patient outcomes. Consequently, international clinical practice guidelines support ICU-based physical rehabilitation. Further research is required to refine existing knowledge to identify which patients will benefit the most; determine optimal timing, duration, and type of intervention; understand potential synergistic effects with light sedation and nutritional interventions; and standardize assessment of patient outcomes.

Target Audience

Critical Care Doctors
Experienced or advanced Critical Care Nurses

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, you should be able to:

  • Recognize existing clinical practice guidelines relevant to early rehabilitation in critically ill patients
  • Appraise recent studies evaluating physical rehabilitation interventions in critically ill patients
  • Describe upcoming randomized trials evaluating early rehabilitation interventions in critically ill patients

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