Early mobilization practices of mechanically ventilated patients: a 1-day point-prevalence study in southern Brazil

OBJECTIVES: To assess early mobilization practices of mechanically ventilated patients in southern Brazilian intensive care units (ICUs) and to identify barriers associated with early mobilization and possible complications. METHODS: A prospective, observational, multicenter, 1-day point-prevalence...

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Main Authors: Paula Caitano Fontela, Thiago Costa Lisboa, Luiz Alberto Forgiarini-Júnior, Gilberto Friedman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculdade de Medicina / USP 2018-10-01
Series:Clinics
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1807-59322018000100276&lng=en&tlng=en