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ICU Ed and Todd-Cast

CCR24: PROTECTION and CYCLE

Jul 2, 2024
The hosts discuss weight lifting for kidney protection after cardiac surgery and cycling for mechanically ventilated adults. They explore the benefits of amino acids and lower body strength, as well as a conference for critical care nurse practitioners and physician assistants in Nashville.
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Quick takeaways

  • Early in-bed cycling for ICU patients showed neutral physical function scores, posing challenges in determining optimal patient populations.
  • Combining physical therapy with enhanced nutrition may synergistically optimize muscle maintenance and development for critically ill patients.

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Cycling

Cycling intervention of 30 minutes/day for mechanically ventilated patients showed neutral results on physical function scores, despite trends favoring cycling over usual PT. Although no serious adverse events were reported, the accessibility and significant resource investment needed for physical therapy interventions like cycling remain a challenge, questioning the overall impact and feasibility.

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