Positions
ICU Specialist Hospital General de México “Dr. Eduardo Liceaga” Ciudad de México
MSC Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro Querétaro
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2023 20 Apr
Early Mobilisation in Patients Undergoing Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is a resource that is accessible in hospitals and intensive care units all over the world. In serious situations, ECMO therapy is intended to provide haemodynamic and/or ventilatory support. Because of this, many...
2022 08 Dec
POCUS in Critical Care Physiotherapy: Give Me Sight Beyond Sight
An overview of the main ultrasonographic tools that allow physiotherapists to improve their evaluation in the critical patient, described through the mnemonic PHISIO. Introduction Ultrasound is considered to be the fifth pillar of the physical...
2022 25 May
Ten Overlooked Mistakes During Early Mobilisation in the Intensive Care Unit
An overview of the most common mistakes in decision making and the practice of early mobilisation in the intensive care unit. Introduction Early mobilisation (EM) is a therapeutic strategy implemented to avoid and overcome impairments...
2021 24 Jun
Practical Strategies in Mechanical Ventilation for Patients With COVID-19 Acute Respiratory Failure
COVID-19 represents a challenge in respiratory therapy. Evidence-guided protective mechanical ventilation is essential to reduce mortality. “Only a set of well-directed strategies can combat a formidable enemy.” Introduction The SARS-CoV-2...
2021 19 Apr
The Essentials for a Humanised Intensive Care Unit (H-ICU)
This article highlights the key points that fall under the meaning of humanisation as part of the ICU Liberation bundle. Introduction How would a patient describe their stay inside an Intensive Care Unit (ICU)? Would it be cold, lonely, a place...
2020 24 Nov
Post-Intensive Care Syndrome - A Necessary Harm in the Critically Ill?
Critically ill patients can develop a series of complications due to ICU risk factors that may lead to permanent disability. The implementation of strategies to reduce its incidence is essential. N owadays, the possibilities of survival...