CRRT and mobility

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So here is my question: our ICU prides itself on being pro-active with new evidence based practices. We have an aggressive "early mobility" program. One of our hospitality-CNPs insists that we attempt to walk patients while they are on CRRT. The last one coded, but she is undeterred. What are your thoughts and your hospital practices in this area? Thanks for your input!

I've had patients get OOB to a regular chair (CRRT, SWAN, ART line) and I personally feel that it's A. Stupid and B. Dangerous. One little misstep and there goes all your lines and you could be up poops creek really quickly without a way to immediately fix it. Generally someone is on CRRT because they can not tolerate HD. I just feel that it's a recipe for disaster.

And you would be absolutely correct!!!!!

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