A pilot survey of ventilated cancer patients' perspectives and recollections of early mobility in the intensive care unit.

Steven Huan-Ling HsuClaudine CampbellAmanda K WeeksMaryann HerklotzNatalie KosteleckyStephen M PastoresNeil A HalpernLouis P Voigt

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2019)

Ventilated cancer patients reported an overall positive EM experience, but factual memory impairment of EM activities was common. These findings highlight the needs and the importance of shaping strategies to deliver a more patient focused EM experience.

Keyphrases

intensive care unit
acute respiratory distress syndrome
case report
working memory
cross sectional
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation