We need to talk about adverse events during physical rehabilitation in critical care trials

Abstract

Physical impairments are a common complication in critical illness survivors, reducing functional independence, quality of life, and return to work. Early physical rehabilitation improves physical function 6 months after discharge,1 but a 66% increased chance for adverse events1 led to concerns about its safety. In this Commentary, we discuss difficulties with our current reporting of adverse events during physical rehabilitation in critical care trials.

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