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Redefining Early Mobility in an Awake and Walking ICU

The history of bedrest, inter-organ connection between the muscles and other systems, and the impact of muscular atrophy on critical illness are discussed. The effect of ICU-acquired weakness and diaphragm dysfunction on the rates of death, disability, tracheostomy, and time on the ventilator is revealed.

In this talk, your audience will hear about survivors who discuss their rehabilitation and the life-long impact of ICU-acquired weakness. Research on the safety, feasibility, and efficacy of early mobility is also shared. The science behind the benefits of each level of mobility is explained.

After participating in this presentation, ICU team members will understand mobility as a life-saving intervention. Clinicians will learn to prioritize prompt mobility as a part of best practices.

About the Author, Kali Dayton

Kali Dayton, DNP, AGACNP, is a critical care nurse practitioner, host of the Walking Home From The ICU and Walking You Through The ICU podcasts, and critical care outcomes consultant. She is dedicated to creating Awake and Walking ICUs by ensuring ICU sedation and mobility practices are aligned with current research. She works with ICU teams internationally to transform patient outcomes through early mobility and management of delirium in the ICU.

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The Walking Home From The ICU podcast has been transformational in helping to change the culture in the small community ICU where I work. I am an occupational therapist and have wanted to implement early mobility in our facility for several years now. It wasn’t until I started listening to this podcast that this “want” became more than that. It became a “must.”

The podcast has made it so easy to share the passion I have gained. The stories of the patients and the knowledge of practitioners sharing their clinical practice advice are so valuable.

Kali Dayton has shared with our team her knowledge through a video format as well. She was able to answer nursing related questions that I, as an OT, haven’t been able to answer. She is professional and willing to share her knowledge and passion in order to make changes in the ICU community around the world.

Kristie Porter, OT
Arizona, USA

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