MobilECMO: Implementing Early Mobilization for Improved Outcomes in ECMO Patients in a Tertiary Hospital, Saudi Arabia

Indian Journal of ECMO 2026 Open access

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Authors: Jennifer Q Gano, Basel Hamid Almuabbadi, Ahmed Elhaj, Mohammed Zahid Shihathah, Abdullah Alquaydheb, Zohdi Ahmed Saif, Mohammed Saeed Abuhamdah, Ahmed F Mady, Waleed Aletreby
DOI: 10.5005/jaypee-journals-11011-0086.42
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Abstract

BackgroundExtracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is pivotal in managing severe respiratory or cardiac failure.Recommendations highlight the importance of maintaining wakefulness and mobility to minimize sedation reliance and prolonged mechanical ventilation.Early mobilization during ECMO is reported to lower mortality rates, ICU and hospital length of stay, sedation needs, and mechanical ventilation duration.2/4/26, 2:36 PM

Fields of Study & Subjects

Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices Respiratory Support and Mechanisms Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders

Publication details

Journal / source
Indian Journal of ECMO
Volume
4
Issue
S1
Pages
S94–S96
Publication date
4 February 2026
Language
EN