Effects of the High-Intensity Early Mobilization on Long-Term Functional Status of Patients with Mechanical Ventilation in the Intensive Care Unit

Table 1

High-intensity early mobility program for patients with invasive mechanical ventilation.

Level	Defined	Exercise and postures changes
Level 1	Passive activity	① 20 min: passive cycle ergometer for lower limbs
		② Passive range of motion in lower and upper limbs
		③ Passive position change
Level 2	Sitting in bed (responsive to instruction and muscle strength ≤ 2)	① 15 min: assisted cycle ergometer for lower limbs
		② Assisted exercises for upper limbs
		③ Assisted position changes in bed
		④ 30 min: assisted in bed sitting
Level 3	Sitting in chair (responsive to instruction and muscle strength ≥ 3)	① 15 min: assisted cycle ergometer for lower limbs
		② Resisted upper and lower limb exercises
		③ 30 min: assisted or active bedside sitting
		④ Sitting in chair
Level 4	Standing	① 10 min: assisted cycle ergometer for lower limbs
		② Resisted upper and lower limb exercises
		③ Active bedside sitting
		④ Standing with assistance
Level 5	Ambulation	① Resisted upper and lower limb exercises
		② Active bedside sitting
		③ Standing
		④ Ambulation with assistance (worker or device)