Early Mobilization, Early Ambulation, and Burn Therapy in the Acute Hospital Setting

Rehabilitation therapies in the burn acute care environment continue to evolve. Immediate access to therapy is considered standard, and therapy is a key component of the transprofessional care team. Early positioning, edema management, and therapy care in the intensive care unit (ICU) environment can limit later complications; mobility in the ICU can be engaged safely using a systems-based approach in the absence of nondirectable agitation. Later in the course of acute care, early ambulation is an appropriate intervention that can improve outcomes.

Source: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America - July 27, 2023 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Audrey O ’Neil, Danika Hines, Emily Wirdzek, Cody Thornburg, Derek Murray, John Porter Source Type: research