Early therapy for patients on breathing machines
This study tests whether starting physical and occupational therapy early while you are still on a breathing machine helps you recover better. It aims to improve your strength and ability to do daily tasks after leaving the ICU.
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Who can take part
- You are currently in the adult intensive care unit (ICU).
- You have been on a breathing machine (mechanical ventilator) for more than 3 days, and are expected to need it for at least another day.
- Before this hospital stay, you were mostly independent in daily activities like bathing, dressing, and walking.
- You do not have a tracheostomy or a breathing tube through the nose.
- You have not had recent surgery on your head or neck, and do not have severe burns or certain lung or nerve conditions.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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