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Critical illness is associated with high morbidity and mortality outcomes, impact in functional status, and a relevant burden in healthcare costs.
Early physiotherapy in intensive care is increasingly recommended due to the evidence of beneficial effects on muscle strength, physical function, quality of life, ventilator-free days, and length of stay in the ICU and hospital.
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Pestana, É. (2020). Rehabilitation in Critical Illness and Palliative Care. In: Esquinas, A., Vargas, N. (eds) Ventilatory Support and Oxygen Therapy in Elder, Palliative and End-of-Life Care Patients . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-26664-6_24
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