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Symposium

Clinical Practice

Early Mobilization/Rehabilitation in the Intensive Care Unit

Pediatric Rehabilitation

A Multi-disciplinary Pediatric ICU Early Mobility Program After 5 Years

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM  
Location:  ROOM: Private Dining Room #7 >>> DIRECTIONS Third Floor >>> From the Main Elevator Bank, proceed right and then right again after the stairs. PDR #7 is located at the end of the corridor on the left.
Research has documented that Early Mobilization of patients in the ICU results improved patient recovery, decreased length of stay, and increased patient satisfaction for the adult population and in a growing number of studies in the pediatric population. This symposium will provide a retrospective review of initiation of a multidisciplinary Early Mobilization program within a pediatric ICU setting. Information will be provided regarding the concrete steps needed to start the program including disciplines involved, amount of time needed for program development, methods to support and execute roll out of program, as well as pre- and post- statistics of evaluation and intervention provided. Discussions will include the unique perspectives of speech-language pathologists, occupational and physical therapists regarding the practical application of the Early Mobilization Program daily including successes and barriers. Presenters will invite attendees to participate in discussion regarding future research opportunities.

Learning Objectives:

  • Upon completion, participants will be able to describe three strategies that a multi-disciplinary approach to ICU Early Mobilization provides support to the pediatric patient in accordance with best-practice patterns.
  • Upon completion, participants will be able to identify three benefits of the rehabilitation team fully integrating and collaborating with medical and ancillary providers on the ICU floor.
  • Upon completion, participants will be able to describe three benefits of dedicating rehabilitation time for ICU patient-care and support.
  • Upon completion, participants will be able to identify three potential barriers to successful implementation of a coordinated rehabilitative Early Mobility program in their healthcare facility.
  • Upon completion, participant will be able to identify three areas for future research/development in pediatric Early Mobility.