We mobilized our first two #COVID #COVIDー19 patients while vented

Not able until day 8-9

Both likely ICU acquired weakness

Two thoughts
timeframes prolonged in these folks. “Early” mobility/PT isn’t about time it’s about timing

play the long game, rehab will be lengthy
Also handful of critical care #COVIDー19 #covid survivors exhibit significant weakness and extreme FATIGUE even if stable, low oxygen flow, and not SOB

Worried about what to do with surge of survivors. Needs are significant

#PICS #icurehab #acutePT
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