Effect of Early Mobilization on Respiratory Parameters of Mechanically Ventilated Patients with Respiratory Failure

Esmaeili Maryam*, Rezvani Hamid

Abstract

The effect of early mobilization on hemodynamic parameters of patients under mechanical ventilation has been associated with positive results, and yet its effect on specific respiratory parameters is less well appreciated.  This article reports the results of a study of a randomized clinical trial of intensive care unit patients receiving mechanical ventilation. 

The findings of this study confirmed that a four-step protocol for early mobilization can improve Pao2, O₂ saturation, Pao2 / Fio2 ratio and pulmonary compliance.  The value of interdisciplinary collaboration supporting early mobilization was confirmed. 

Keywords: Early mobilization, mechanical ventilation, respiratory failure, respiratory parameters.