Revista Brasileira de terapia intensiva
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Rev Bras Ter Intensiva · Jun 2019
Early mobilization protocols for critically ill pediatric patients: systematic review.
To describe the existing early mobilization protocols in pediatric intensive care units. ⋯ In general, early mobilization protocols are based on individualized interventions, depending on the child's development. In addition, the use of a cycle ergometer may be feasible and safe in this population. The implementation of institutional and multidisciplinary protocols may contribute to the use of early mobilization in pediatric intensive care units; however, studies demonstrating the efficacy of such intervention are needed.