In this episode, Dr. Rachele Burriesci, PT, DPT, CCS, GCS sits down with Dr. Aaron Thrush, PT, DPT, MPH, CCS one of the lead authors behind the groundbreaking article “Development and Application of a Novel Framework for Mobility and Rehabilitation Under Support of Extracorporeal Life Support: The M-U-S-E-C-L-S Framework.”  Together, they break down the first ever systems level roadmap designed to guide ICU teams in safely developing, implementing, and sustaining mobility programs for patients supported by ECMO and other mechanical circulatory devices.

 

In this episode we discuss:

• Team members required for a successful ECMO mobility team
• Including the patient in patient-centered care
• Complementing existing clinical practice guidelines
• Collaboration and communication required to sustain and succeed 
• Developing progressive and inclusive culture
• Equipment needs, staffing considerations, competencies, and policies.

 

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Aaron Thrush is a board-certified cardiovascular and pulmonary clinical specialist (USA) with expertise in acute and critical care rehabilitation. He is the Education Specialist and Manager of Inpatient Rehabilitation and Therapy at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, where he previously led ICU physical therapy. Aaron has published research on lung transplantation, cardiac rehabilitation, stroke recovery, and functional outcome measures, and serves as Director of Research & Evidence-Based Practice and Clinical Content Expert for the Academy of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy (USA). An international speaker, he has presented across North America, Europe, and the Middle East.

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