Early Mobilization during Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Cardiopulmonary Failure in Adults: Factors Associated with Intensity of Treatment.

Early mobilization of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)-supported patients is increasingly common, but it remains unknown whether there are factors predictive of achieving higher intensity mobilization among those able to participate in physical therapy. Additionally, data regarding the safety and feasibility of early mobilization with femoral cannulation, particularly ambulation, are sparse. To determine whether there are factors associated with achieving out-of-bed versus in-bed physical therapy in ECMO-supported patients participating in physical therapy, and whether mobilization with femoral cannulation is safe and feasible.

Developing and Implementing a Dedicated Prone Positioning Team for Mechanically Ventilated ARDS Patients During the COVID-19 Crisis.

Background: The spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in China demonstrated at an early stage the high rate of moderate to severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in the patient population. An intervention that has proved beneficial is the use of prone positioning (PP) for mechanically ventilated patients with ARDS. In one institution, PP was practiced in the medical ICU for this population.

Rapid implementation of a mobile prone team during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Purpose: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is associated with high rates of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Prone positioning improves mortality in moderate-to-severe ARDS. Strategies to increase prone positioning under crisis conditions are needed.