Early Mobilization

Our unique Early Mobilization Program with features such as Microshifting and Mobi-Lift® helps patients recover earlier and saves significant costs to the hospital.

Challenges

  • Risky to move the patient due to their serious condition
  • Longer stay of immobile patient
  • Complications associated with long hospital stay
  • Increased costs for the hospital

Complications associated with long hospital stay

EARLY MOB

Outcomes of Early Mobilization Program

12 DAYS
Average Length of Stay at ICU (2)
 
$3,184 - $10,794
ICU Daily Average Cost (1)
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Mobilization with Mobi-Lift®

63% less muscular force in lower limbs needed for successful mobilization when using Mobi-Lift® (3).

SOLUTION: Early Mobilization Program

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LEVEL 1: MOVING IMMOBILE PATIENT

Challenge

Moving immobile patient
Hemodynamic instability

Solutions

Microshifting
Automatic Lateral Therapy
 
 
 

LEVEL 2: MUSCLE STRENGTHENING EXCERCISES

Challenge

Patient‘s trunk and core weakness
Hemodynamic and orthostatic training

Solutions

One-button functions
- Vascular leg position
- Full chair position
- Reverse Trendelenburg
 

LEVEL 3: IMPROVING PATIENT AUTONOMY AND CONFIDENCE

Challenge

Patient autonomy
Assessing muscle strength and hemodynamic stability

Solutions

Mobilization button
Mobi-Lift® handle
Siderails concept
 
 

LEVEL 4: HELPING PATIENT STAND UP

Challenge

2-3% loss of muscle mass in first 10 days (5)

Solutions

Mobi-Lift® handle
Siderails concept
Lateral tilt
 
 


Results of using early mobilization program

Length of hospital stay [days] (2)

Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VPA) [days] (2)

Hospital associated infections (HAI) (2)

028 %

Early mobilization in the ICU could minimize loss of functional abilities and possible shorten hospital stay by 28% (2)

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Early mobilization program can reduce the incidence of delirium up to 50% (2)


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(1) Daily Cost Of An Intensive Care Unit Day: The Contribution Of Mechanical Ventilation, Daily Cost Of An Intensive Care Unit Day: The Contribution Of Mechanical Ventilation - Pubmed (Nih.Gov)
(2) Titsworth Wl, Et Al. The Effect Of Increased Mobility On Morbidity In The Neurointensive Care Unit. J. Neurosurg. 2012; 116:1379 1388.
(3) Lebeda T Et Al Effect Of Mobi-Lift® On Patients Mobilisation. Nru For Occupational Physiology And Psychophysiology, Report No: 3636/2021, Ex. 210347. Data Upon Request 
(4) Schweickert W, Pohlman M, Pohlman A, Nigos C, Pawlik A, Esbrook C, Spears L, Miller M, Franczyk M, Deprizio D, Schmidt G, Bowman A, Barr R, Mccallister K, Hall J, Kress J (2009) Early Physical And Occupational Therapy In Mechanically Ventilated, Critically Ill Patients: A Randomised Controlled Trial. Lancet 373:1874–1882.
(5) Davis, K. G., & Kotowski, S. E. (2015). Prevalence Of Musculoskeletal Disorders For Nurses In Hospitals, Long-Term Care Facilities, And Home Health Care: A Comprehensive Review. Human Factors, 57(5), 754–792. Https://Doi.Org/10.1177/0018720815581933