Consequences of bed rest.

摘要: Bed rest is frequently prescribed for critically ill patients because it assumed to be beneficial preventing complications, conserving scarce metabolic resources, and providing patient comfort. Furthermore, higher levels of physical activity in have been impractical or not feasible. has the past several other clinical conditions including acute flares rheumatoid arthritis, cavitary tuberculosis, myocardial infarction, low back pain. However, randomized, controlled, trials failed demonstrate effects bed most these conditions. can cause complications that may delay prevent recovery from critical illnesses disuse muscle atrophy, joint contractures, thromboembolic disease, insulin resistance. Recent studies demonstrated feasibility safety medicine programs those with respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation. Other tools, such as neuromuscular electrical stimulation passive stretching muscles, also reduce some rest.