| Objective: To explore the methods and effectiveness of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation therapy in prevention of ICU-acquired weakness (ICU-AW). Methods: 398 patients with ICU-AW were randomly divided into experimental group (n=200) and control group (n=198). The patients in the control group were given routine care, and those in the experimental group were given cardiopulmonary rehabilitation treatment in addition to routine care. MRC-score was measured 3, 6 and 10 days after mechanical ventilation. The occurrence of ICU-AW and VAP, the duration of mechanical ventilation, length of ICU stay and patients' satisfaction were recorded. Results: The MRC-scores in the experimental group were significantly higher than in the control group (P<0.01). Significant improvements in the occurrence of ICU-AW and VAP, the duration of mechanical ventilation, and length of ICU stay were also demonstrated in the experimental group (P<0.01). The better satisfaction was found in the experimental group than in the control group. Conclusion: Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation treatment can prevent the occurrence of ICU-AW, improve the quality of life, and increase patients' satisfaction. |
