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Table 1 Contraindications to mobilise

From: A comparison of earlier and enhanced rehabilitation of mechanically ventilated patients in critical care compared to standard care (REHAB): study protocol for a single-site randomised controlled feasibility trial

• Significant dose of vasoactive agents (e.g. >0.2 mcg/kg/min noradrenaline or equivalent)

 

• Mechanically ventilated with FiO2 >0.6 and/or PEEP >12 cmH2O or acutely worsening respiratory failure

 

• Acute neurological event

 

• Unstable spine or extremity fractures with contraindications to mobilise

 

• Active bleeding process

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