Abstract
In the past 10-15 years, major developments in critical care physiotherapy have been witnessed in Hong Kong (HK), such as the provision of early mobilization and ventilator hyperinflation to the critically ill in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) with the aims of avoiding ICU-acquired weakness, weaning the patients off ventilators and shortening the patients’ hospitalization time. In respect of the development of early mobilization in ICU, protocols have been established. The benefits brought to patients by these protocols are well recognized and appreciated by medical practitioners in many local ICUs. Relevant resources have been increasingly allocated to this area. Equipment, staff training and manpower are improved.
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