Abstract
Obese patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) represent an interesting topic, which is currently receiving increased attention from physiotherapists. The aim of this article is to present the options and limitations of physiotherapy which must be overcome in the daily routine in the ICU. The quality of therapeutic treatment of obese inpatients has shown a clear increase during the last 20 years; however, sufficient studies have not yet been carried out, international standards are not available and many therapists work differently with their patients. Additionally, the disease patterns of obesity consist of a large variety of different diseases. Despite the many demanding problems obesity is by no means an unsolvable puzzle. A literature search of lectures, studies and scientific articles was carried out to elucidate which options in the form of resources and devices are available to physiotherapists.
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